Senior Accountant – Payroll & Close Support
Confidential
Posted: April 1, 2026
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Quick Summary
Supports payroll, month-end close, and core accounting operations, ensuring GAAP-compliant financial reporting and improving close efficiency.
Required Skills
Job Description
Senior Accountant – Payroll & Close Support
Job Posting
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support payroll, month‑end close, and core accounting operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring GAAP‑compliant financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, improving close efficiency, and supporting scalable growth.
What You’ll Do
Process payroll, including multi‑state payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing
Prepare payroll journal entries, reconciliations, and documentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Support payroll‑related compliance and audits
Prepare GAAP‑compliant month‑end close schedules and assist with close activities
Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Provide backup support for AR/AP functions
Review and troubleshoot work prepared by accounting staff
Assist with intercompany processes and cross‑functional accounting support
Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and system enhancements
Support ERP administration and testing of new accounting processes
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
4+ years of accounting experience, including payroll and month‑end close
Experience with multi‑state payroll
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
Familiarity with internal controls and SOX concepts
ERP experience (NetSuite preferred)
Intermediate Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting intercompany accounting
Experience with WIP / POC accounting under GAAP
Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, complex formulas, reporting models)
Why This Role Matters
This role helps:
Ensure accurate, GAAP‑compliant financial reporting
Strengthen internal controls and reduce key‑person risk
Improve efficiency and quality of the month‑end close
Support audit readiness and scalable growth