Senior Payroll Accountant — Global Payroll & GAAP

Caris Life Sciences; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to support the accounting department by ensuring GAAP-compliant payroll and benefits processing for domestic and international operations. The role partners with Human Resources and cross-functional teams to close monthly financials and provide accurate financial reporting.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in accounting with 3+ years in payroll accounting; strong month-end close skills; and proficiency

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, with 3+ years in payroll accounting.
• Strong month-end close experience and GAAP knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Office and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to payroll and benefits expenses, accruals, and prepaid accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules; support financial reporting.
• Manage domestic and international payroll accounting, including expense classifications and accrual estimates.
• Maintain bonus schedules, tax receivables/liabilities, and benefits balances; coordinate with partners for accuracy.
• Assist audits and respond to management inquiries; ensure timely GAAP-compliant reporting.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to support the accounting department by ensuring GAAP-compliant payroll and benefits processing for domestic and international operations. The role partners with Human Resources and cross-functional teams to close monthly financials and provide accurate financial reporting.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in accounting with 3+ years in payroll accounting; strong month-end close skills; and proficiency