Senior Accountant

About this role

Location

Remote U.S.

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

Finance

Compensation

Cash Range $108K – $127K • Offers Equity • This role is also eligible for medical benefits, 401(k) plan, and other company perk programs.

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust.We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing Accounting team. This role is highly focused on payroll accounting, including related accruals, benefits allocation, reconciliations, and fluctuation (flux) analysis. This role requires strong analytical skills with a keen sense of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys partnering cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, and FP&A to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

SaaS industry experience is a plus, particularly in high-growth environments.

What you’ll do as a Senior Accountant at Vanta:

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for payroll and benefits-related accounts
• Partner closely with Payroll and HR to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of payroll data
• Review payroll reports against the GL and investigate discrepancies or unusual fluctuations using data-driven and AI-assisted approaches
• Prepare and review benefits reconciliations, identifying and resolving variances across across multiple systems
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to payroll and benefits
• Perform detailed flux and variance analysis on payroll and compensation-related expenses, leveraging AI tools and adva...