Staff Accountant

Premise makes sourcing data better for organizations and individuals alike by combining our technology with communities of global smartphone users in more than 125 countries. When you join our team, you join a group of driven and talented industry experts, working to democratize the way actionable data is sourced and used.

If this sounds like you, we would love to have you join our team!

Title:  Staff Accountant
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Terms:  Full-Time

Overview: Premise Data Corporation, a San Francisco, California company is looking for an energetic and curious Staff Accountant who enjoys challenges.  This role is responsible for Accounts Payable, Payroll and General Ledger accounting at the Corporate Headquarters.  This role must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively with all internal employees, departments and external vendors and service providers. 

 
Responsibilities: 

General Accounting

• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts, sub-ledgers to the general ledger and timely resolution of reconciling items to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Reconcile bank statements daily to accelerate close process.
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts monthly, including managing and updating schedules
• Participate in ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close process including assistance with journal entries.
• Maintain and update accounting records and files.
• Prepare and submit Sales Tax reports and payments to all state’s Dept of Taxation.
• Ad hoc projects as well as special projects.

Accounts Payable

• Manage and own the full-cycle AP workflow from timely and accurate processing of incoming AP invoices; this includes 3-way matching, coding, and entering invoices, and processing vendor payments.
• Oversee Expensify ensuring timely and accurate coding of all transactions incurred by employees.
• Lead the weekly check run processed through our 3rd party payables platform.
• Review invoices for any discrepancies, location selection is accurate, rates and quantities tie to PO, and timely posting.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable (AP) including correspondence with vendors, coding and approval of vendor invoices, the day-to-day correspondence of vendor inquiries regarding invoicing and services.
• Maintain Accounts Payable files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Review & own key areas of the monthly close process, including Stampli.com reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, AP Aging analysis, fluxes, journal entries, etc.
• Support the business with inquiries on accounts payable policies, invoice approvals, expense reimbursement, and corporate cards.
• Manage the 1099 year-end process for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

Payroll

• Manage and own the administration accurate and timely processing our biweekly multi-state payroll system
• Manage the Paylocity payroll entries including deductions, earnings and changes, review and reconcile payroll data and resolve any discrepancies ensuring the accuracy of all employee data.
• Prepare and process off-cycle payroll runs for bonuses and terminations.
• Ensure garnishments are processed in accordance within federal/state guidelines and laws.
• Organize and verify any additional data for final payroll runs prior to processing of W-2s, and process W-2 corrections as appropriate
• Comply with the monthly reporting requirements to our Health Insurance and 401K plan providers.
• Update employee plan election information on Paylocity after annual open enrollment
• Post all necessary payroll journal entries to the general ledger after each payroll.
• Remains current with federal and state payroll regulations and update accordingly
• Expedites payroll issues as necessary to resolve discrepancies.
• Leads the Paid Time Off (PTO) and Payroll accrual processes.
• Lead tax reporting processes and payment of employer and employee withholdings, W-2s, and other mandated tax adjustments and filings.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Approachable customer service orientation and “can do” attitude
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks/projects
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with NetSuite, Paylocity and Expensify desired
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Commitment to providing quality work in a timely manner
• Demonstrated solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Press:

Premise Data Raises $85 Million To Transform Market Intelligence By Scaling Its Machine Learning And Human Intelligence Platform (PRNewswire)

Forbes Recognizes Premise Data Among Best Startup Employers For 2021 (Forbes)

Premise Ranked 97th Fastest-Growing Company in North America On Deloitte’s 2021 Technology Fast 500™ (Deloitte)

Armed with smartphones, Colombians are taking on the local mozzies (The Economist)

Photos are creating a real-time food index (Wired)

Premise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.