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Senior Accountant - Payroll Accounting

ID.me
Location
McLean, Virginia
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Finance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience
  • Hands-on ownership of payroll and compensation accounting
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP relevant to employee costs
  • Experience with self-insured benefit plans and IBNR claim accruals
  • Experience with multi-state payroll and coordination with payroll/tax service providers
  • Comfort working across payroll and HRIS platforms
Nice to have
  • Public accounting background
  • Experience with modern accounting tools
  • Demonstrated interest in applying AI and automation to accounting workflows
  • CPA or progress toward CPA
What the job really is

The Senior Accountant at ID.me will manage payroll accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis related to employee costs. This role involves collaborating with Payroll, HR, and FP&A to analyze compensation data and support month-end close processes. The position also requires a hands-on approach to optimizing accounting workflows and leveraging AI tools for efficiency.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Parental leave
Things to weigh
  • The role requires on-site work five days a week
  • The salary range is provided but may vary based on various factors
  • The company is in a fast-paced, pre-IPO environment which may involve rapid changes
Job score3.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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