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Full-Time

Accountant

Payroll and General Ledger Ops

Updated on 10/3/2024

CommerceIQ

CommerceIQ

51-200 employees

AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$78k - $116kAnnually

+ Long-term incentives + Stock options + Discretionary bonuses

Mid

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Financial Accounting
Payroll Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
NetSuite
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing and accounting at a high-growth pre-IPO startup.
  • Strong understanding of, or interest in learning, payroll laws, tax regulations, and accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Paylocity), accounting software (e.g., NetSuite), and Google/Microsoft business software (Gmail, Excel/GSheets, etc.).
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees and stakeholders.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on new challenges.
  • Bias towards challenging the status quo and leveraging technology to build scalable processes, gain efficiencies, streamline accounting operations and improve outcomes.
  • High level of honesty, integrity, commitment, and responsibility to day-to-day work.
  • Undergraduate degree required, with a major in accounting or a related field of study preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Accurately process multi-state payroll (Paylocity) for all US-based employees, including validation of calculated wages, deductions, and taxes.
  • Partner with HR to timely process payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
  • Perform regular reconciliations of payroll-related accounts, including payroll liability accounts, payroll taxes, and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
  • Partner and confirming with payroll provider to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax withholding requirements, wage and hour laws, and reporting obligations.
  • Manage employee payroll inquiries and provide exceptional customer service to resolve issues and address concerns.
  • Ensure compliance and timely adherence to year-end payroll processes, including reviewing and distribution of W-2s and 1095s.
  • Prepare payroll journal entries to the general ledger. Ensure all payroll transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified.
  • Maintain confidentiality over sensitive information such as personally identifiable information (“PII”), among others.
  • Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll by providing necessary documentation and explanations as required.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance payroll and accounting processes. Implement best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations. Ensure all payroll and accounting activities adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed.
  • Maintain proper documentation for internal controls.
  • Reconcile cash daily, report on weekly cash positions, perform monthly bank reconciliations, and produce monthly cash-burn reports.
  • Support team on ad-hoc tasks
  • Take an active interest in your career development and partner with management to continue your growth and development.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$190.2M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CommerceIQ's exponential growth, including doubling its revenue, customer base, and headcount, indicates strong market demand and robust business health.
  • The platform's ability to consolidate sales, marketing, and supply chain data into a single source of truth enhances business agility and decision-making for clients.
  • Recognition by Fast Company as one of the Next Big Things in Tech underscores CommerceIQ's innovative edge and industry leadership.

What critics are saying

  • The increasing complexity of the global ecommerce landscape may pose challenges in maintaining seamless integration and performance across all platform features.
  • Economic headwinds, such as inflation and rising interest rates, could impact consumer spending and, consequently, the performance of CommerceIQ's clients.

What makes CommerceIQ unique

  • CommerceIQ's unified AI platform integrates commercial planning, product content, assortment, availability, ratings, reviews, pricing, promotions, search, and retail media, offering a comprehensive solution unmatched by competitors.
  • The company's focus on digital shelf optimization and retail media management, combined with advanced AI-driven analytics, provides a unique edge in enhancing brand performance in eRetail environments.
  • CommerceIQ's strategic partnerships, such as with VML and acquisitions like e.fundamentals, bolster its capabilities and market reach, setting it apart from other retail ecommerce management platforms.