Job Description
Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which allows businesses that depend on physical operations to harness IoT (Internet of Things) data to develop actionable business insights and improve their operations. Founded in San Francisco in 2015, we now employ more than 1,800 people globally and have over 1.5 million active devices. Samsara also went public in December 2021 and we’re just getting started.
Recent awards we’ve won include:
- #2 in the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies in Americas list 2021
- Named as a Best Place to Work in Built In 2022
- #19 in the Forbes Cloud 100 2021
- IoT Analytics Company of the Year in 2022’s IoT Breakthrough Winners
- Forbes Advisor named us the Best Solution for Large Companies - Fleet management software for 2022!
We're driving change in industries that are yet to fully embrace digital transformation. Physical operations make up a massive slice of the global economy but haven’t benefited from innovation and actionable information in the way that other sectors have. The potential for scale and impact is huge.
About the role:
The Payroll Accountant owns all close related activities for payroll and equity. Activities include preparing & booking journal entries, meeting close deliverables, maintaining and reconciling balance sheet accounts, flux review and reporting. This is a collaborative role working closely with Payroll, Equity, Accounting and Corporate FP&A teams. The role requires a detail oriented person with a high level of discretion managing confidential compensation data. The role reports into the Global Payroll and Equity organization.
In this role, you will:- Prepare and book payroll and equity journal entries, ensuring compliance with Samsara policies and GAAP
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, partnering with Payroll and Benefits to resolve reconciling items
- Complete all close activities including preparing flux review and participating in close meetings
- Provide management reporting, such as data for CFO and other executive reviews
- Participate in new benefits rollouts to ensure proper setups for accounting and reporting
- Work closely with Payroll to ensure proper payroll accounting setup for new entity rollouts
- Drive process improvements within payroll accounting and any upstream/downstream processes
- Provide reporting to our Strategic Finance team on monthly Payroll results and reporting
- Participate in ad hoc projects as needed
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
Minimum requirements for the role:
- BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting is required. CPA preferred
- 3-5 years accounting experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- NetSuite and Workday knowledge a plus
- Have a growth mindset with ability to work on your own in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Obsesses over customers by providing excellent customer service
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background, race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, etc. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
US Only: Please note that Samsara’s COVID-19 vaccination policy requires all team members who will be meeting in person for business or working from one of our offices to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit regular testing. People who cannot be vaccinated for qualifying medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, and other legally protected categories, may request an accommodation.
Benefits
Our target total compensation market position is in the top 25% of all software and hardware companies. Our full time employees receive an above market-rate salary, an outstanding equity offering, employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, personal development, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we have adopted a flexible way of working, enabling teams and individuals to do their best work, regardless of where they’re based. We value in-person collaboration and know a change of scenery and quiet space to work is welcomed from time to time, but also appreciate that the world of work has changed. Our offices remain open for those who prefer to collaborate or work in-office, but we also encourage fully remote applicants. As most roles are not required to be in the office, we are able to hire remotely where Samsara has an established presence. If a role is required to be in a certain location and candidates do not have work authorization for that location, Samsara will conduct an immigration assessment. If the role is not required to be in a specific location, Samsara will move forward with the remote location that works best for the business. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company.
Date Posted
09/14/2022
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