Sr. Accountant/Payroll Accountant

In this role you will manage multi-state payroll tax compliance and core accounting processes to support accurate financial reporting. You will work within the Finance team to handle GL activity, month-end close, reconciliations, and payroll-related accounting. Collaboration with Payroll, Finance, and ADP ensures accurate tax configurations and timely filings. This position offers hybrid work with periodic office commitments and a focus on GAAP compliance and audit readiness.

• work from home
• hybrid/remote work with occasional in-office meetings
• flexible work arrangements

• Manage general ledger activity and keep financial records accurate
• Execute month-end and year-end close including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations and resolve variances
• Reconcile payroll-related benefit accounts (e.g., 401(k), HSA)
• Support accounts payable, vendor management, cash receipts, and banking activities
• Manage payroll tax compliance across multiple U.S. jurisdictions (monthly, quarterly, annual filings)
• Prepare and reconcile W-2s and 1099s; reconcile employee withholdings and payroll tax GLs
• Research and resolve payroll tax notices and discrepancies; manage agency communications
• Handle state-specific taxes (PFML/PFMLI, SDI, transit taxes) and payroll tax registrations
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, and ADP to improve payroll tax processes and tax configurations
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and schedules
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and GAAP compliance
• Occasionally visit the Golden office for meetings

• experience with multi-state payroll tax compliance
• strong GAAP knowledge and accounting foundation
• ability to support month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger activities
• experience with W-2s, 1099s, and payroll tax filings
• ability to work with agencies and respond to payroll tax notices
• collaboration with Payroll, Finance, and ADP to optimize processes

• detail-oriented
• collaborative
• strong problem-solving and communication skills
• GAAP accounting
• general ledger management
• month-end close