Payroll Accountant

November 24

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Harness

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Software • SaaS • Cybersecurity

Harness is an AI-native software delivery platform that empowers engineering and DevOps teams to achieve high levels of engineering excellence. It offers innovative DevOps tools such as Continuous Delivery and GitOps, Continuous Integration, Feature Management and Experimentation, Infrastructure as Code Management, and Chaos Engineering. The platform is designed to enhance software delivery through automation and insights, improving developer productivity and experience. Harness integrates security in the delivery pipeline to ensure the integrity of the software supply chain and optimizes cloud spend with its cloud cost management tools. Additionally, Harness AI assists with various aspects of software delivery, leveraging automation to simplify tasks and improve efficiency. Harness's solutions help businesses modernize their DevOps processes, secure software delivery, and optimize cloud expenditures.

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2016

☁️ SaaS

🔒 Cybersecurity

📋 Description

• Prepare and record payroll journal entries for U.S. and international entities. • Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts, including wages payable, benefits, taxes, and other deductions. • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to payroll expenses. • Partner with General Ledger, HR and Benefits teams to ensure payroll data accuracy and proper accounting treatment. • Review payroll registers, identify discrepancies, and ensure corrections are recorded timely. • Assist in implementing and documenting payroll-related process improvements and internal controls. • Support audits (financial, SOX, tax) by preparing schedules and providing required documentation. • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations. • Prepares supporting documentation and reports for payroll, payroll tax returns, benefits, cost centers, and bonus plans. • Participate in special projects, including system integrations, process optimization, and cross-functional initiatives. • Assist with semi-monthly payroll with accuracy and timeliness that includes salaried, hourly, and contract employees. • Assist with year-end reporting including W-2s, 1099s, L&I, benefits, and multi-state filings. • Upload and reconcile data between multiple software applications and payroll systems. • Coordinate and execute company registrations in new tax jurisdictions to ensure compliance with local payroll regulations. • Prepare, review, and manage payroll tax amendments, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to relevant authorities. • Assist with annual 401(k) and financial audits.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. • 2–4 years of payroll accounting experience. • Understanding of payroll accounting concepts. • Experience with payroll and accounting systems (e.g., Paylocity, Hi-Bob, NetSuite, Benapass) is a plus. • Proficiency in Excel; ability to work with large data sets. • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary • Comprehensive healthcare benefits • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Flexible work schedule • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave • Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events • Monthly internet reimbursement