Payroll Accountant

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

SHINE Technologies is seeking a Payroll Accountant who will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll and the associated accounting functions. This includes preparing payroll-related journal entries, reconciling payroll accounts, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and supporting audits. The role also manages the equity compensation process—including options and RSUs—and ensures proper accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP. In addition, this position will support broader accounting operations such as month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the accounting team.

The base salary range for this position is $102,000 - $110,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile multi-state payroll across multiple divisions and subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Manage state and local tax registration.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
• Manage the equity compensation process, including tracking, reporting, and coordination with HR and finance.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of equity compensation (e.g., options, RSUs) in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure accuracy of employee compensation data.
• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and roll-forward schedules.
• Assist with financial reporting and internal/external audits related to payroll and compensation.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and automation projects.
• Support internal control design and documentation efforts.
• Collaborate with AP, AR, FP&A, and other finance functions as needed.
• Coordinate and support 401(k) audits and workers’ compensation audits.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of experience in payroll accounting and general accounting operations.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems and multi-state tax laws.
• Experience managing and accounting for equity compensation programs.
• Proficiency in journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship.

Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls. Additionally, applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

SHINE values diversity in all its forms as a critical component of innovation, which is fundamental to our success. Every member of the SHINE community benefits from the talents and experiences of our peers, from the mutual respect we exercise, and from the responsibility we take for our actions.

SHINE Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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