Payroll & Equity Accountant — Automate & Scale

Vaco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company’s 401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Payroll & Equity Accountant to support its accounting organization in the South San Francisco Peninsula area. This hands-on role manages domestic payroll, coordinates international payroll, supports equity administration, and closes monthly books.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in general ledger accounting and payroll, with experience multi-state payroll, tax compliance, and stock-based compensation accounting. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting and payroll, including multi-state payroll and related tax compliance.
• Experience coordinating international payroll through external or in-country service providers
• Working knowledge of equity administration and stock-based compensation accounting, or willingness to develop expertise
• Strong ERP, payroll-system, Excel, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to independently manage confidential information and competing deadlines

Responsibilities

• Process domestic payroll accurately and on schedule while coordinating international payroll activities with third-party providers.
• Administer employee benefit deductions, retirement plan contributions, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Manage payroll tax compliance, including filings, notices, registrations, and related reporting requirements.
• Administer sales commission plans and process recurring incentive compensation payments.
• Support equity administration activities, including employee awards, exercises, terminations, and ownership records.
• Record stock-based compensation expense and maintain related accounting schedules and equity reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts during the monthly close.
• Partner with Human Resources on employee changes, payroll data, headcount reporting, and other compensation matters.
• Support multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax filings, external audits, and special accounting projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll, equity, and accounting processes through automation and technology.

Skills

ERP systems

Payroll systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Payroll & Equity Accountant to support its accounting organization in the South San Francisco Peninsula area. This hands-on role manages domestic payroll, coordinates international payroll, supports equity administration, and closes monthly books.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in general ledger accounting and payroll, with experience multi-state payroll, tax compliance, and stock-based compensation accounting. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential.