Sr Accountant - 11862

Job Summary

The Senior Payroll Accountant operates at the intersection of Finance, HR, and Compliance.

The impact of the role - Senior Payroll Accountant

• Compensation Management: Manages complex tax withholdings and financial accounting for salary, benefits, tax, severance, and pension.
• Flux Analysis: MoM, QoQ and YTD flux analysis for P&L and balance sheet impact.
• US and International Compliance: Ensures compliance with varying state, local, and international tax rules
• Financial Accuracy & Reporting: Prepares complex payroll journal entries, reconciles balance sheet accounts (accrued wages, bonus reserves, tax liabilities), and delivers audit-ready reports for SEC/SOX compliance or investor reviews.
• System Integration & Automation: Work on automation projects to reduce the manual tasks.
• Audit & Cross-Functional Partnership: Coordinates internal and external audits (401k, financial, workers comp, benefits) while partnering with FP&A and HR.

What You ll Do

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, and month-end/year-end close processes
• Record and reconcile payroll-related journal entries across multiple countries (wages, bonuses, commissions, benefits, statutory contributions, garnishments, severance, etc. )
• Reconcile payroll clearing accounts and resolve discrepancies between payroll system and general ledger
• Ensure accurate accounting for accrued payroll liabilities (PTO, bonuses, benefits accruals)
• Support payroll tax reconciliations and compliance reporting across jurisdictions (social security, income tax withholding, pension contributions, VAT/GST where applicable)
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and local statutory requirements
• Partner with global HR, Payroll, and local finance teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and reporting across regions (e. g. , North America, EMEA, APAC, LATAM)
• Maintain internal controls over payroll accounting processes
• Support internal and external audits (including statutory audits in local jurisdictions) by preparing schedules and documentation
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy across global accounting operations

What You Will Bring to Coupa

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to international or multi-entity payroll accounting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles
• Experience with NetSuite, FloQast, Workiva, and Google Gemini
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliations)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines
• Experience with multi-state payroll and international payroll
• Familiarity with payroll audits and benefits accounting
• Experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented company environment
• Strong communication skills, with ability to collaborate across Finance, HR, and Payroll teams
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive compensation and employee data
• Process-improvement mindset with a focus on accuracy and efficiency

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