[Hiring] Payroll Accountant REMOTE USA

Position: Payroll Accountant

Date Posted: January 7, 2026

Industry: Software / FinTech / Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 2–4 years of payroll accounting experience

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Salary: $100,000—$120,000 USD

Location: United States – REMOTE (Eastern Timezone) [Option to work from NYC or BOS office]

Company: Harness

Description:
Payroll Accountant – Remote (United States, Eastern Timezone)

Harness, founded by Jyoti Bansal (AppDynamics), is a leading AI-powered software delivery platform company with a valuation of $5.5B and backed by top investors including Goldman Sachs, Google Ventures, J.P. Morgan, and more. Harness enables global teams to build, test, and deliver software faster and more reliably, automating complex workflows across CI/CD, Feature Flags, Cloud Cost Management, Service Reliability, Chaos Engineering, and more.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Accountant to join our Payroll team. This role ensures accurate payroll accounting, reconciliations, and supports monthly close activities while collaborating with HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams to maintain compliance and optimize processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong analytical skills and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post payroll journal entries for U.S. and international entities.
• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts (wages payable, benefits, taxes, and deductions).
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to payroll expenses.
• Partner with General Ledger, HR, and Benefits teams to ensure payroll data accuracy.
• Review payroll registers, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely corrections.
• Implement and document payroll process improvements and internal controls.
• Support financial, SOX, and tax audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Prepare reports for payroll, tax returns, benefits, cost centers, and bonus plans.
• Participate in system integrations, process optimization, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist with semi-monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, and contract employees.
• Support year-end reporting including W-2s, 1099s, L&I, benefits, and multi-state filings.
• Upload and reconcile data across multiple payroll systems.
• Coordinate company registrations in new tax jurisdictions and manage payroll tax amendments.
• Assist with annual 401(k) and financial audits.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of payroll accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting concepts.
• Experience with payroll and accounting systems (Paylocity, Hi-Bob, NetSuite, Benapass) preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel; able to manage large datasets.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary with equity and benefits.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave.
• Quarterly TGIF-Off / 4 days.
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team-building events.
• Recharge & Reset Program and internet reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.

Harness is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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