At Lyft, our mission is to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and book payroll related journal entries for US (HQ) and/or North American International subsidiaries. 
• Prepare various payroll related accruals (monthly payroll accrual, bonus, worker’s compensation, PTO, commissions, etc.)
• Perform month-end and quarter-end close in accordance with internal close schedule.
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts consistent with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Maintain good record keeping of all payroll files and sound internal controls
• Partner with FP&A and/or payroll team to resolve non-reconciling items and other analysis of monthly activity. 
• Work closely with the payroll processing team to understand pay classes, pay codes, and payroll processing activities.
• Maintain completeness and accuracy of the general ledger for all payroll related accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis via account reconciliation and flux analysis.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 1+ years of payroll accounting
• 3+ years of General Ledger accounting experience
• Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems.
• High level of dedication to adhering to deadlines and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• High regard for confidentiality and 100% data integrity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity working with Finance systems; Workday, Oracle, ADP Globalview, etc.

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

Lyft is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.  

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Thursdays and a team-specific third day. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.

The expected base pay range for this position in the Seattle area is $77,280 - $96,600. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.