Commissions & Payroll Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop, oversee, and assess payroll processing systems to guarantee punctual and precise handling of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.

• Compute commission payments on a monthly and quarterly basis in line with sanctioned compensation plans.

• Reconcile commission payouts with bookings and revenue data, addressing any discrepancies.

• Address inquiries from employees or management regarding commission or payroll calculations, and provide necessary documentation.

• Manage annual revisions to the Commissions Plan as required.

• Assist in crafting Individual Compensation Plans for members of the sales team.

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and adjustments to pay rates.

• Prepare and maintain precise records and reports of payroll transactions.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour regulations and best practices.

• Facilitate audits by supplying records and documentation to auditors.

• Identify and suggest enhancements to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

• Aid in the preparation of financial analyses and schedules required for audits, and coordinate audit requests with team members.

• Support various special projects and ad hoc tasks as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is mandatory.

• 2+ years of experience in payroll, commissions, or accounting operations.

• Experience in payroll processing, ideally in a multi-state and global setting.

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.

• Goal-driven individual capable of multitasking and prioritizing in a dynamic environment.

• Highly motivated, organized, and flexible.

• Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality.

• Consistently take ownership of assigned responsibilities and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting while effectively collaborating across teams.

• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis).

• Experience with Sage Intacct, Rippling, Tipalti, Carta, Salesforce, and Google Sheets is preferred but not essential.

• Bonus: experience within the clean technology sector.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base salary ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on experience, along with a 10% annual bonus and equity.

• In addition to a competitive compensation package, Voltus provides a variety of benefits, including unlimited leave for full-time employees, parental leave, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, wellness, and financial security.