Sr. Payroll Accountant - Compliance & Indirect Tax

Our Mission:

6sense is on a mission to revolutionize how B2B organizations create revenue by predicting customers most likely to buy and recommending the best course of action to engage anonymous buying teams. 6sense Revenue AI is the only sales and marketing platform to unlock the ability to create, manage and convert high-quality pipeline to revenue.

Our People:

People are the heart and soul of 6sense. We serve with passion and purpose. We live by our Being 6sense values of Accountability, Growth Mindset, Integrity, Fun and One Team. Every 6sensor plays a part in defining the future of our industry-leading technology. 6sense is a place where difference-makers roll up their sleeves, take risks, act with integrity, and measure success by the value we create for our customers.

We want 6sense to be the best chapter of your career.

Responsibilities:

Payroll & Compliance

• Facilitates and completes the monthly/quarterly/annual financial close activities including payroll journals and reconciliation.

• Analyzes GL activity to ensure proper classification of payroll related transactions.

• Assists in end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state and international workforce - UK,Mexico,Canada and US.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and labor laws.

• Collaborate with People Ops and Finance to maintain accurate employee data and benefits deductions.

• Oversee 3rd-party preparation and filing of payroll tax returns and ensure timely remittance of payroll taxes.

• Support internal and external audits with documentation and analysis.

• Assist with equity compensation reporting and compliance (e.g., ISO/NSO, ERS).

• Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline payroll and tax workflows.

• Maintain and improve internal controls and documentation for payroll and tax processes.

• Partner cross-functionally to support business expansion into new states or countries.

• Other projects as needed

Indirect Tax Support

• Monitor and support sales tax, use tax, and other indirect tax obligations across jurisdictions.

• Ensure accurate tax treatment of products and services, especially for SaaS and digital goods.

• Coordinate with external tax advisors and software tools (e.g., Avalara, Anrok) to ensure timely filings and remittances.

• Reconcile indirect tax accounts and support month-end close processes.

• Stay current on changes in indirect tax laws and regulations affecting the tech industry.

Desired Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in payroll and tax accounting, preferably in a tech or high-growth environment.

• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, payroll tax compliance, and indirect tax regulations for UK,Mexico,Canada and US.

• Experience with modern payroll and HRIS platforms (e.g. ADP, Workday).

• Familiarity with indirect tax tools (e.g., Avalara, Anrok) is a plus.

• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with large datasets and reconciliations.

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills.

• CPP certification and/or experience with international payroll or tax is a bonus.

Our Benefits:

Full-time employees can take advantage of health coverage, paid parental leave, generous paid time-off and holidays, quarterly self-care days off, and stock options. We’ll make sure you have the equipment and support you need to work and connect with your teams, at home or in one of our offices.

We have a growth mindset culture that is represented in all that we do, from onboarding through to numerous learning and development initiatives including access to our LinkedIn Learning platform. Employee well-being is also top of mind for us. We host quarterly wellness education sessions to encourage self care and personal growth. From wellness days to ERG-hosted events, we celebrate and energize all 6sense employees and their backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

6sense is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

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