Senior Analyst Corporate Accounting

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture. 

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.

When you feel like you belong, work is no longer work – it's personal. At Paylocity, we believe better employees lead to better companies. Workplaces and cultures that care will build the future, and at Paylocity, we’re doing just that. Join us as we change the future and transform your career!

There are jobs and then there are careers. Since 1997, Paylocity has been hiring talented people, giving them big challenges, and providing the right resources to help them succeed. Our award-winning culture ensures all employees feel truly welcome, appreciated, and free to be themselves. While other companies talk about it, we make it happen. Join Paylocity and launch your career!

Hybrid: This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring two days in the office at our Schaumburg, IL location and three days remote per week. The in-office days are subject to business needs. Candidates must be able to commute to the office as required.  The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary. 

Position Overview

The Senior Analyst Corporate Accounting will be a key member of the Corporate Accounting team and be primarily responsible for posting journal entries, and performing month-end close responsibilities, including account analysis of ASC 606 related costs. This position may also assist the accounting team with other month-end activities, special projects as needed, and other ad hoc 

requests. 

Primary Responsibilities 

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities 

to perform the essential functions. 

• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet analyses
• Perform month-end close responsibilities, including account reconciliations
• Perform accounting research as needed
• Responsible for accounting areas such as ASC 606 costs to obtain, costs to fulfill, and other key corporate accounting analyses 
• Ensure processes are executed in a timely and accurate manner including the monthly close account analyses
• Perform tasks in a SOX-controlled environment
• Support internal and external audits
• Actively contribute to various ad hoc accounting requests or special projects as necessary
• Drive continuous improvements in corporate accounting processes

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA or demonstrated progress towards CPA is preferred
• 3-5 years public accounting or public/corporate accounting experience
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines while delivering consistent, accurate and reliable work
• Self-starter who works well both independently and within a team environment with an attention to detail
• Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 Business Suite (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• NetSuite experience is a plus
• Alteryx experience is a plus

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
• Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. 

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers. 

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

The base pay range for this position is $67,300 - $96,100/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.