Equity Compensation Accountant
Core
Measure, recognize, and report stock-based compensation expense (RSUs, PSUs, ESPP) in accordance with ASC 718, supporting SEC filings and executive financial reporting.
Role type
Senior Equity Compensation Accountant
Builds
Monthly/quarterly journal entries, SEC footnotes (10-Q/10-K), EPS calculations, and management variance analyses.
Domain
Public company financial accounting / US GAAP / ASC 718
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis
Required skills
ASC 718 technical accounting, SEC reporting (10-Q/10-K), diluted EPS calculations, SOX internal controls, equity administration platforms (Shareworks, E*TRADE, Fidelity), large-scale ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), budget forecasting, audit support
Preferred skills
CPA certification, experience with RSUs/PSUs/ESPP/stock options, process automation initiatives
Responsibilities
Prepare and review monthly/quarterly journal entries for stock-based compensation; Reconcile equity-related GL accounts and resolve variances; Support SEC reporting with footnotes, Statement of Stockholders' Equity, and EPS calculations; Design and maintain SOX-compliant internal controls; Serve as technical accounting lead for new award structures and plan modifications; Lead process improvement initiatives to automate equity accounting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC