What You'll Do- Own and manage payroll and equity-related components of the monthly and quarterly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Ensure accurate accounting for stock-based compensation in accordance with US GAAP and partner with Legal/HR on equity administration
- Review and reconcile payroll clearing accounts, accruals, and related benefits accounts across multiple entities
- Lead and support additional GL areas such as operating expense accruals, vendor-related transactions, and intercompany reconciliations
- Partner with cross-functional teams to validate payroll and equity data, ensuring proper controls and alignment with accounting standards
- Collaborate on special projects, such as payroll automation, process improvements, and system enhancements to support scale
- Work directly with external auditors to support quarterly reviews and the annual audit, including preparing PBCs and providing clear explanations of accounting treatments
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date process documentation for payroll and equity accounting responsibilities
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, with experience in equity/stock comp and payroll strongly preferred
- Public company experience is a plus
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and accrual-based accounting
- Experience with Netsuite and equity administration tools (e.g., Carta, Shareworks, or similar)
- Comfortable working with large data sets in Excel (pivot tables, index-match, vlookup, etc.)
- Strong organizational and communication skills; able to explain accounting topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with interest in process improvement and automation
- Excited by the opportunity to grow within the company and take on projects beyond core responsibilities
BenefitsWe offer attractive employee travel perks for any Sonder location as well as health and lifestyle benefits. For eligible employees, benefits may include:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental and vision insurance (where applicable)
- Flexible vacation
- Wellness and volunteering days
- Annual free credits and discounts to stay in Sonders
- Workplace flexibility (for remote-specified positions only) #ABetterWaytoWork
