Senior Payroll Accountant - Global Payroll & GAAP Expert

Caris Life Sciences, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences, Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to support the accounting team and ensure accurate payroll and benefits reporting under GAAP.

You will own domestic and international payroll processes, month-end close, and related analyses. The role partners with Human Resources and business partners to maintain controls, prepare reconciliations, and provide timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with 3+ years in payroll accounting.
• Big 4 or large company background preferable.
• Strong month-end close experience 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, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Perform domestic and international payroll accounting, including verification of expense classifications and accrual estimates.
• Maintain bonus schedules, tax receivables and liabilities, and benefits liability balances.
• Coordinate with business partners to ensure completeness and accuracy of accruals.
• Analyze expense trends and variances and provide explanations to management.
• Organize and evaluate prepaid expenses and balances, ensuring proper amortization and accurate period recognition, according to policy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support business initiatives and financial transparency.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance controls.
• Assist with system implementations or upgrades related to accounting processes.
• Prepare and review financial reports for accuracy; complete any additional review or investigation required.
• Research and respond to financial inquiries from management.
• Participate in preparation of complex schedules and documentation for internal and external audits, both domestic and international.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Assist as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as requested.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Caris Life Sciences, Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to support the accounting team and ensure accurate payroll and benefits reporting under GAAP.

You will own domestic and international payroll processes, month-end close, and related analyses. The role partners with Human Resources and business partners to maintain controls, prepare reconciliations, and provide timely financial reporting.