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This unique value is leading to unparalleled growth; in 2025, we tripled our ARR at scale.\n\nWhy join Handshake now:\n\nShape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel\n\nWork hand-in-hand with world‑class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world’s top educational institutions\n\nJoin a team with leadership from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, among others\n\nBuild a massive, fast‑growing business with billions in revenue\n\nThe Role\nAs Senior Accountant, you'll own the accounting and financial reporting for all payroll activity across our global operations — ensuring every transaction is accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you'll work closely with Payroll, People, and Finance/Accounting teams, and be the person who gets ahead of problems before they become expensive surprises.\n\nPrepare and review payroll journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-, quarter-, and year‑end close\n\nOwn balance sheet reconciliations for wages payable, payroll tax liabilities, benefits accruals, FSA/HSA, and payroll clearing accounts\n\nPartner with Payroll and People Ops to ensure payroll transactions are accurately reflected in NetSuite, and proactively flag discrepancies before close\n\nManage accounting for Employer of Record (EOR) arrangements and contractors, navigating the nuances of how those transactions are classified and reported\n\nSupport equity‑related payroll accounting, including stock‑based compensation, RSU vest activity, and option exercise tax implications in partnership with the Equity team\n\nSupport internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and responding to auditor inquiries\n\nYou Have\n\nHands‑on Workday experience is required\n\n4+ years of accounting experience with meaningful exposure to payroll accounting, ideally at a startup or high‑growth company\n\nSolid command of payroll accounting fundamentals: accruals, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month‑end close\n\nKnowledge of U.S. payroll taxes, employee benefits, and compensation‑related accounting concepts, including audit support and internal controls\n\nExperience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system\n\nAdvanced Excel skills and comfort working with large, messy datasets\n\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field\n\nBonus Points\n\nExperience supporting international payroll accounting, including EOR arrangements across multiple countries\n\nFamiliarity with stock compensation accounting and equity‑related payroll impacts, including Carta\n\nExperience with a close management tool such as FloQast\n\nKnowledge of SOX controls and public‑company readiness processes\n\nWe Offer\nHandshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported—and thrive at work and in life.\n\nBelow benefits are for full‑time US employees.\n\nOwnership: Equity in a fast‑growing company\n\nFinancial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching\n\nFamily Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching\n\nWellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend\n\nGrowth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development\n\nRemote & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office\n\nTime Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days\n\nConnection: Team outings & referral bonuses\n\nExplore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Cacheflow","rawCompany":"cacheflow","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T03:13:44.148Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"43-3051.00","title":"Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks","slug":"payroll-and-timekeeping-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Payroll Accountant","description":"About Handshake\nHandshake is the career network for the AI economy. 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, 1 million employers (including 100% of the Fortune 50), and every foundational AI lab trust Handshake to power career discovery, hiring, and upskilling, from freelance AI training gigs to first internships to full-time careers and beyond. 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