We’re looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support payroll accounting and month-end close activities for a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. This contract opportunity offers the chance to partner closely with Payroll, FP&A, and Accounting teams while helping maintain accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post payroll-related journal entries for U.S. and North American entities
• Calculate and record payroll accruals, including bonus, commissions, PTO, workers’ compensation, and monthly payroll items
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities in alignment with the close calendar
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and investigate variances
• Perform flux analysis to explain monthly and quarterly changes in payroll-related balances
• Partner with Payroll and FP&A teams to resolve reconciling items and improve accuracy
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and follow internal control requirements
• Handle ad hoc accounting requests and support the broader team as needed

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of general ledger accounting experience
• At least 1 year of payroll accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices
• Experience owning month-end close responsibilities in a multi-entity environment
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and well-organized workpapers
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and deliver accurate work under pressure
• Clear, collaborative communication skills in a remote work setting
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and data integrity

Preferred Skills

• CPA certification
• Experience with finance and payroll systems such as Workday, Oracle, ADP Global View, or similar platforms
• Background with public company accounting and SOX controls
• Comfort learning payroll processes, pay classes, and pay codes quickly
• Experience supporting international subsidiaries

Horizontal is committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and respected. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences who bring a collaborative mindset and a shared commitment to accuracy, integrity, and teamwork.

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