Senior Payroll and Accounting Specialist

Overview

A clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing long-acting antibodies and antibody combinations for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rheumatic diseases is seeking a Senior Payroll and Accounting Specialist. The organization’s pipeline includes investigational extended half-life antibodies targeting α4β7, TL1A, and IL-23.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle payroll process, including data entry, tax withholdings, and benefits deductions.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data and reconcile payroll bank accounts.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure accurate deductions for health insurance, retirement plans (401k), and other voluntary benefits.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee pay-related inquiries, maintaining confidentiality.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows and improve payroll software or HRIS efficiency.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries for payroll accruals, benefits, taxes, and other corporate expenses.
• Maintain the travel and expense (T&E) system, syncing with the company’s ERP and reviewing expense transactions for policy compliance.
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements by ensuring accurate categorization of payroll-related expenses.
• Maintain and document internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance procedures.
• Facilitate issuance of new equity awards (RSUs, Stock Options, ESPP), ensuring proper execution and recording in the equity platform.
• Monitor vesting schedules and process stock option exercises, ensuring accurate data flow between equity platform and payroll for tax withholding.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of payroll and accounting experience.
• Experience managing payroll and tax withholdings across multiple U.S. states; international experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with payroll/HRIS and equity management platforms (e.g., Rippling, Fidelity, E*TRADE).
• Strong understanding of equity vehicles including RSUs, NSOs, ISOs, and ESPPs.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive executive compensation and employee financial data with discretion.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional demeanor with strong judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Flexibility to meet demands of monthly and quarterly close cycles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 to $130,000, depending on experience, education, and location.
• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Equity grant opportunities.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Two one-week company-wide shutdowns annually.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Remote work environment with periodic in-person meetings.

Location

Remote work with frequent in-person meetings.

This employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable laws.