Senior Accountant

Codexis; Redwood City (CA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Company Equity

Paid Time Off including holidays

Résumé du poste

Codexis is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Accounting Department. The role focuses on month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support, with payroll ownership including compliance for U.S.

and international payroll via third-party providers. You will partner with HR and Finance to strengthen internal controls, drive process improvements, and ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.

Qualifications

• 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 workload with high accuracy under deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Own key aspects of month-end, quarter-end and annual close with journal entries, reconciliations and analyses.
• Oversee payroll for U.S. and international employees via third-party providers.
• Review payroll registers, tax filings and direct deposits for accuracy.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations (wages, taxes, bonuses, equity, benefits).
• Own quarterly and year-end payroll reconciliations (W-2 reporting, payroll taxes).
• Support HR and Benefits teams and coordinate with payroll vendors for system improvements.

Connaissances

Advanced Excel

Outlook

Analytical skills

Independence

Outils

Paylocity

Time & Labor systems

Description du poste

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Join Us!

• 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

And More!