Staff Accountant-Compensation

Staff Accountant-Compensation

Location: Remote (United States)

Description:
In this role, you’ll take ownership of compensation accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all processes. You’ll manage commission and bonus calculations, prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, and reconcile general ledger accounts to maintain financial integrity. Your expertise will support global operations through detailed analyses, timely reporting, and clear communication with stakeholders. Beyond day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll play a critical role in improving processes, providing audit-ready documentation, and serving as a trusted resource for commission-related inquiries.

• Calculate and track commissions, bonuses, and 401K contributions, ensuring timely submission to Payroll and reporting to recipients.
• Prepare journal entries to record all payroll activity, commissions, and bonus accruals for all of our operations world-wide.
• Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts to payroll reports and insurance invoices.
• Prepare and/or maintain various analyses related to compensation data, as requested by the Controller or other stakeholders.
• Provide training on commission processes and answer questions regarding commission calculations.
• Provide appropriate and accurate documentation and support as requested by auditors, tax authorities, and other service providers on a timely basis.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is a plus
• 4+ years of relevant experience as a compensation focused accountant
• Proficiency in Excel, BI 360, MS Dynamics GP; familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and project management capabilities