Senior Accountant

🕒 May 18

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $108k - $127k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

💲 Accountant / Accounting

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Vanta

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2018

📋 Compliance

🔐 Security

☁️ SaaS

💰 $40M Series B on 2022-10

Compliance • Security • SaaS

Vanta is a trust management platform that streamlines compliance workflows and enhances security programs for businesses. By leveraging automation, Vanta helps companies achieve and maintain compliance with frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. It offers solutions for companies of all sizes, from startups to enterprises, ensuring security and compliance at scale. With integrations with over 375 tools, Vanta leverages AI to simplify tasks such as questionnaire automation and vendor risk management. Vanta empowers service providers and auditors to deliver efficient and satisfactory experiences, helping businesses build trust with their clients and partners.

📋 Description

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for payroll and benefits-related accounts • Partner closely with Payroll and HR to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of payroll data • Review payroll reports against the GL and investigate discrepancies or unusual fluctuations using data-driven and AI-assisted approaches • Prepare and review benefits reconciliations, identifying and resolving variances across across multiple systems • Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to payroll and benefits • Perform detailed flux and variance analysis on payroll and compensation-related expenses, leveraging AI tools and advanced analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and insights • Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within payroll accounting, including the use of AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance accuracy • Maintain and strengthen internal controls over payroll and benefits-related processes • Support the broader accounting team by taking on responsibilities such as prepaids and fixed assets as needed to balance workloads.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in compensation accounting or a similar role, ideally in a high-growth SaaS environment. • You have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus. • You have a strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls • You’re highly proficient in Excel and comfortable working with large datasets; experience with AI-enabled tools is a plus • You have hands-on experience with ERP systems; NetSuite and payroll platforms such as ADP preferred. • Experience managing complex benefit reconciliations, including 401K and HSA accounts via platforms like Fidelity and Navia. • Strong critical thinking skills with a track record of identifying discrepancies and implementing process improvements. • Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining proper audit-ready support for all entries. • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight month-end deadlines. • Excellent communication skills to partner cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, and Payroll teams. • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. • Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact.

🏖️ Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and equity • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans • 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents • Health & wellness stipend • Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend • Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office • Family planning benefits • Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting • Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time • 11 company-paid holidays • Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!