Payroll Accountant Jobs

WHAT IS BOX?
Box is the market leader for Cloud Content Management. Our mission is to power how the world works together. Box is partnering with enterprise organizations to accelerate their digital transformation by creating a single platform for secure content management, collaboration and workflow. We have an amazing opportunity to further establish ourselves as leaders in the space, and we need strong advocates to help us achieve that goal. By joining Box, you will have the unique opportunity to help capture a majority of this developing market and define what content management looks like for the digital enterprise. Today, Box powers 100,000+ businesses, including many top Fortune 500 companies who trust our secure collaboration platform to manage the entire content lifecycle.
WHY BOX NEEDS YOU
We are looking for a forward-thinking Payroll Accountant who will be in charge of recording journal entries, reconciliation, analysis and compliance associated with Payroll, Stock Administration and Commissions. This role will report to our Accounting Team Manager and will play a critical role in ensuring our financial statements are accurate for all assigned accounts.
What You'll Do

• Assist with or be responsible for other duties and ad hoc projects, as assigned.
• Effective, accurate and timely recording to the G/L and other books of record of all related payroll accounting transactions. This includes maintenance of all related accruals such as accrued PTO, Bonuses, FSA, salaries, etc.
• Collaborate with the global People Organization (HR), Legal, Accounting, Finance and business units on general payroll accounting matters with cross functional impact. This specifically, but is not limited to, cash, various incentive programs, benefits, expatriate assignments, and insurance.
• Main contact for all payroll accounting related matters for the auditors. Including accurate and timely preparation of explanations for all audit related requests.
• Track all expat benefits and assist with the year-end tax equalization process
• Analyze the accuracy of final payroll in the G/L and related balance sheet accounts and report out monthly on the accuracy of the results and explain any large or unusual fluctuations.
• Manage relationships between internal and external partners in order to determine any accounting impact for all income and balance sheet accounts owned
• Analyze data related to Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) self-insurance claims and calculate accruals

Who You Are

• Collaborative approach – can effectively lead a project or participate as an effective team member as well as work cross-functionally with other organizations.
• Strong analytical, research, problem solving and evaluative thinking skills.
• Solid payroll accounting, reconciliation and accounting process knowledge including comfort with multi- state environments.
• Self-motivated, flexible, deadline-oriented and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and in timely manner.
• 2 or more years of relevant work experience in accounting
• Experience with payroll accounting for public companies larger than 1000 employees
• Strong Excel is a must. Knowledge and experience with NetSuite and WorkDay is a plus.
• Knowledge of GAAP, regulations and other related requirements.
• BA degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA certification a strong plus

Head-over-heels about this role — but not sure you meet all the requirements? Apply anyway! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Box, we take a big-picture approach to hiring that fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. If you're passionate about this opportunity, chances are, you shine pretty bright.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation. Box strives to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed as all other employees. Inclusiveness is core to our culture at Box, and we strive to ensure you get the most from your interview experience. Box makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please complete this form Reasonable accommodations may include scheduling adjustments, document dictation and beyond.
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Box is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual base salary is dependent upon factors such as knowledge, skill level, experience, and work location. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. For more information on benefits, check out our healthcare benefits and additional Box Benefits + Perks.
United States Pay Range
$59,000—$74,000 USD