Senior Accountant

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

• →Prepare and book payroll related journal entries for US (HQ) and North American International subsidiaries. 
• →Prepare various payroll related accruals (monthly payroll accrual, bonus, worker’s compensation, PTO, commissions, etc.)
• →Perform month-end, quarter-end and year end close in accordance with the close schedule.
• →Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts consistent with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• →Maintain monthly cash clearing <> GL reconciliations.
• →Partner with FP&A and/or payroll team to resolve non-reconciling items and other analysis of monthly activity. 
• →Work closely with the payroll processing team to understand pay classes, pay codes, and payroll processing activities.
• →Maintain completeness and accuracy of the general ledger for all payroll related accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis via account reconciliation and flux analysis.
• →Support SOX compliance-related projects
• →Assist in preparation of reports for various audits
• →Assist with ad hoc projects as needed
• →Strong emphasis on automation of tasks

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 1+ years of payroll accounting
• 3+ years of General Ledger accounting experience
• Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems.
• High level of dedication to adhering to deadlines and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• High regard for confidentiality and 100% data integrity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity working with Finance systems; Workday, Oracle, ADP Globalview, etc.