Senior Accountant

Vanta, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote U.S.

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations specifically for payroll and benefits-related accounts
• Partner closely with Payroll and HR teams to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of payroll data across systems
• Review payroll reports against the general ledger and investigate discrepancies or unusual fluctuations using data-driven and AI-assisted approaches
• Prepare and review benefits reconciliations across multiple platforms, identifying and resolving variances in 401(k), HSA, and other benefit accounts
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes focused on payroll and compensation-related financial reporting
• Perform detailed flux and variance analysis on payroll and compensation expenses, leveraging AI tools and advanced analytics to detect trends and anomalies
• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within payroll accounting, including the use of AI to streamline workflows and enhance accuracy
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over all payroll and benefits-related accounting processes to ensure audit readiness
• Support broader accounting team responsibilities as needed, including prepaids and fixed asset accounting to balance workload demands
• Ensure all accounting entries are properly documented with audit-ready support and comply with US GAAP standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, HR, and Payroll teams to align financial reporting with operational data and ensure consistency
• Utilize ERP systems such as NetSuite and payroll platforms like ADP to execute accounting tasks with precision and efficiency
• Apply sound judgment in responsibly using AI tools to amplify accounting accuracy, efficiency, and insight generation without compromising control or compliance
• Maintain strict attention to detail when handling high-volume payroll data and benefit allocations across diverse employee populations
• Adhere to tight month-end deadlines while managing multiple competing priorities independently
• Stay current with evolving accounting practices and technology tools relevant to SaaS payroll and benefits accounting environments

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in compensation accounting or a similar role, ideally in a high-growth SaaS environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite and payroll platforms like ADP
• Experience managing complex benefit reconciliations via platforms like Fidelity and Navia
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with large datasets; experience with AI-enabled tools is a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of employee-only premium costs covered for most plans
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
• Health & wellness stipend, remote workspace stipend, internet and cellphone stipend
• Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO policy plus 80 hours of Sick Time and 11 company-paid holidays

Skills & Technologies

Senior

Remote

Degree Required

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About Vanta, Inc.

Vanta is a San Francisco-based compliance automation platform that helps businesses obtain and maintain SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR and other security certifications. Its cloud service continuously monitors infrastructure, collects audit evidence, runs automated tests and produces auditor-ready reports, reducing the manual effort and cost of demonstrating security posture to customers and regulators. Founded in 2017, the company primarily serves high-growth SaaS startups and mid-market technology firms.

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