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We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee compensation-related financial activities in Centerville, Virginia. This position manages payroll, incentive, commission, and equity accounting within a publicly traded environment, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The role partners closely with teams across payroll, human resources, legal, sales operations, and external reporting to support a reliable month-end close process and maintain well-controlled accounting operations.
Job Responsibility
Lead accounting activities for payroll transactions, including journal entry preparation and reconciliation of related clearing accounts
Oversee the recognition and review of bonuses, incentive pay, and other compensation accruals to ensure complete and accurate financial results
Manage accounting for equity awards such as restricted stock units, performance-based awards, and stock options, including monthly expense recognition and related ledger entries
Work with equity administration, human resources, legal, and technical accounting to address new grants, award changes, forfeitures, valuation inputs, and performance conditions
Prepare and review commission accruals, reconcile outstanding payable balances, and collaborate with sales operations to confirm compensation plan alignment
Monitor and account for capitalized commission costs when applicable in accordance with relevant accounting guidance
Support the monthly close by completing account reconciliations, analyzing fluctuations, and resolving discrepancies across compensation-related accounts
Maintain effective internal controls and supporting documentation for payroll, commissions, and equity accounting processes while responding to audit requests and reporting needs
Provide schedules and accounting support for financial statement audits and external reporting related to compensation and equity matters
Requirements
Certified Public Accountant designation required or strongly preferred
6 to 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close and general ledger activities
Demonstrated background in compensation accounting, including payroll, bonuses, commissions, accruals, and stock-based compensation
Working knowledge of accounting requirements for equity awards in a publicly traded company environment
Strong skills in account reconciliation, journal entry review, and variance analysis
Experience supporting financial statement audits and preparing documentation for external reporting
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders such as payroll, human resources, legal, technical accounting, and sales operations
What we offer
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance