Senior Accountant, Payroll and Commissions

Job Locations US-TN-Nashville
ID
2025-6314
Category
Finance
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

About HireRight

HireRight is the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider. We bring clarity and confidence to vetting and hiring decisions through integrated, tailored solutions, driving a higher standard of accuracy in everything we do. Combining in-house talent, personalized services, and proprietary technology, we ensure the best candidate experience possible. We offer expertise from our regional centers across 200 countries and territories in The Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Our commitment to get it right every time, everywhere, makes us the trusted partner of businesses and organizations worldwide.

Overview

The main responsibility of the Senior Accountant, Payroll and Commissions will be the proper accounting for the Company’s global payroll and commissions (internal and external) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Job duties will include month end close processes for related accounts, including analysis and reconciliation. This position will also contribute to process improvements and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Work cross-functionally with payroll and HR to ensure timely and accurate reporting of payroll related transactions and accruals for special payments.
  • Work cross-functionally with various departments to determine whether there have been any events (e.g., signed agreements) that require accrual/capitalization of commissions.
  • Prepare payroll accrual entries on a monthly basis based on the most recent payroll reports.
  • Collaborate with FP&A to ensure forecast/plan accurately match latest information regarding payroll and commission trends bonus and that accruals reflect latest data and information for various bonus programs.
  • Prepare schedules and conduct analysis to support month over month fluctuations (i.e., support fluctuations in payroll based on headcount and number of business days per month or support fluctuations in commissions based on new/expired agreements).
  • Assist with providing support to external auditors.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Highly detail and deadline oriented
  • Good communication and collaboration skills
  • 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
  • CPA license
  • Big 4 Public Accounting experience highly preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
  • Experience with BlackLine (Recons, Tasks, Journals, Matching) preferred
  • Experience with UKG Pro payroll software preferred
  • Advanced skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel (Pivots, V-lookups, graphs)

What do we offer

In exchange for your expertise, HireRight offers an excellent employee benefit package which includes:

 

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K
  • Generous Vacation and Sick Program
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Business Casual Attire
  • Generous Referral Program
  • Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • And much more!

 

All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.

 

HireRight, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabilities

HireRight does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of HireRight and HireRight will not be obligated

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