Senior Accountant

Abgenix

Redwood City (CA)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 145,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Company Equity

Generous Paid Time Off including 18 H0

Annual Lifestyle Account

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Student Debt Program

Mental Health Wellness Program

Subsidized onsite lunch program

Onsite Gym Facilities

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Codexis Inc in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting. You will oversee payroll operations for U.S.

and international segments, ensuring compliance with payroll and tax regulations and delivering timely processing. This role partners with HR and Finance to strengthen internal controls, support audits, and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years of experience in General Accounting and Payroll operations.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with accuracy.
Expert knowledge of payroll processes and compliance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Excel and Outlook; familiarity with VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
Experience with Paylocity and Time & Labor is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet analysis.
Manage payroll, benefits, AP and expenses, ensuring GAAP compliance.
Prepare schedules and documentation for management reporting.
Assist with audit schedules and SOX/compliance activities.
Participate in process improvement and internal control enhancements.

Skills

General ledger

Payroll operations

Analytical skills

Excel & data analysis

Tools

Paylocity

Time & Labor system

Job description

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Accounting Department responsible for managing critical accounting functions, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, account analysis, financial reporting, and audit support. The role also oversees payroll operations, ensuring compliance with payroll and tax regulations, maintaining accurate payroll records, and delivering timely and accurate payroll processing. This position partners closely with HR, Finance, and other departments to strengthen internal controls, resolve issues, and drive process improvements.

Department 13 - Accounting & Finance Employment Type Full Time Location Redwood City, CA Workplace type Hybrid Compensation $130,000 - $145,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

I. General Ledger Accounting & Financial Reporting

Own key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and account analysis for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
Manage accounting for payroll, employee benefits, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and other operating expense areas, ensure ng transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Review and analyze monthly operating expenses, investigate variances, and prepare supporting schedules and documentation for management reporting.
Review and approve vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and other expenditures in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and support external audits, SOX compliance activities, 401(k) audits, workers' compensation audits, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
Participate in process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and the development of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

II. Payroll Administration

Oversee the accurate and timely processing of U.S. and international payrolls through third-party payroll providers, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and international payroll requirement.
Review payroll registers, funding reports, tax filings, direct deposits, and payroll reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy before payroll transmission.
Prepare and record payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations, including wages, taxes, bonuses, commissions, equity compensation, employee benefits, and related accruals.
Own quarterly and year-end payroll reconciliations, including W-2 reporting, payroll tax filings, and coordination with external payroll providers.
Serve as the primary contact for employee payroll inquiries and partner with HR and Benefits teams to resolve issues and support programs including 401(k), FSA, HSA, and other employee benefit plans.
Collaborate with payroll vendors and system administrators to maintain payroll systems, implement process improvements, and ensure timely funding and administration of payroll-related benefit programs.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Minimum of 7 years of experience in General Accounting and Payroll operations. Public company experience is a plus.
Must be able to work independently to plan and prioritize own workload while maintaining exceptional accuracy within strict deadlines.
Expert knowledge of the payroll functions and processes.
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel, and Outlook skills, including experience with VLookup, Pivot Tables, Functions, etc.
Extensive knowledge of Paylocity and Time & Labor systems is a plus.

Job Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k with Company Match up to 4%
Company Equity
Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time
Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
Mental Health Wellness Program
Subsidized onsite lunch program
Onsite Gym Facilities
Paid Parental Leave

About Codexis Inc

Why join Codexis?

At Codexis we offer a very competitive compensation package and beyond excellent benefits! We foster career growth, continued education and upskilling through our mentorship program and learning and development opportunities. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate about our mission and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Diversity is valued and mutual trust is of paramount importance to the ethos at Codexis. The people, the culture and working with others with a common goal is what makes Codexis a great place to work.

For more information, visit www.codexis.com.

Codexis is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.

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