Senior Accountant, Compensation & Equity

UHY-US; Utah; Remote; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant, Compensation & Equity, responsible for overseeing equity and payroll accounting. Candidates should possess a valid CPA license and have over two years of experience in public accounting. The position offers flexibility with remote work and aims to enhance accounting processes within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CPA license.
• 2+ years in public accounting, with 2–3 years of industry experience preferred.
• Experience with stock/equity/payroll accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting for equity and stock-based compensation.
• Drive the month-end close process.
• Collaborate to enhance accounting processes and internal controls.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting issues.
• Work with cross-functional teams on payroll and equity processes.
• Lead projects to strengthen accounting infrastructure.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Strong communication skills

Proactive and curious

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA

Job description

Senior Accountant, Compensation & Equity

This range is provided by UHY-US. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

A great UHY client is seeking a Senior Accountant, Compensation & Equity to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a valid CPA license, experience with stock/equity/payroll and 2+ years experience in public accounting.

The Senior Accountant, Compensation & Equity role is remote. This is a client direct hire position.

Senior Accountant, Compensation & Equity Job Responsibilities

• Take ownership of accounting for equity, stock-based compensation, and payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
• Drive the month-end close process with a goal of consistently achieving a 1–2 week close timeline.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to design, document, and enhance processes, internal controls, and reporting in alignment with public company readiness.
• Apply technical accounting expertise to provide insightful guidance on complex issues and support sound decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally with HR, FP&A, and senior leadership to ensure alignment and efficiency in payroll and equity-related processes.
• Lead and contribute to strategic projects aimed at strengthening the accounting infrastructure and supporting scalable growth.

Senior Accountant, Compensation & Equity Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years in public accounting (Big 4 strongly preferred) plus 2–3 years of industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP with exposure to equity and payroll accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, less structured, startup-like environment.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn new areas of accounting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust within the team.