Job Description

As the Senior Accountant, you have in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, proficiency in accounting systems, and strong motivation to contribute to the achievement of an accurate and efficient close process. You pay great attention to detail, deliver results under deadlines, and work effectively cross-functionally in a rapidly changing environment. Your areas of focus will be payroll and deferred costs.

This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager.

Responsibility

• Record month-end payroll and deferred contract cost accruals
• Work with Payroll, Total Rewards, and HR to prepare journal entries (e.g., payroll, expat tax, 401(k) funding, benefits)
• Identify and resolve key issues
• Perform reconciliations for all related general ledger accounts and investigate variances
• Perform monthly and quarterly flux analysis over accrual and expense balances
• Provide recommendations for streamlining or automating processes
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Participate in payroll and other special projects and analyses as needed

Job Designation

Remote: Employee is not required to be in or near an office frequentlyand works from a designated remote work location for the majority of thetime.

Positions at Docusign are assigned a job designation of either In Office, Hybrid or Remote and are specific to the role/job. Preferred job designations are not guaranteed when changing positions within Docusign. Docusign reserves the right to change a position’s job designation depending on business needs and as permitted by local law.

What you bring

Basic 

• Degree in Finance or Accounting with a CPA or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in payroll and general ledger accounting

Preferred

• Experience with ADP payroll system
• Experience with Oracle or other large ERP systems
• High degree of analytical and problem-solving capability
• Strong desire to learn and grow
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Proficient in Excel and PC
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with Google Workspace

Wage Transparency

Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Based on applicable legislation, the below details pay ranges in the following locations:

California: $94,000.00 – $136,600.00 base salary

Washington and New York (including NYC metro area): $89,400.00 – $122,125.00 base salary

This role is also eligible for bonus and benefits.

Global benefits provide options for the following:

• Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
• Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
• Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
• Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
• Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
• Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events

Life at Docusign

Docusign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for our employees, customers and the communities in which we live and work. You can count on us to listen, be honest, and try our best to do what’s right, every day. At Docusign, everything is equal.

We each have a responsibility to ensure every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed, to be heard, to exchange ideas openly, to build lasting relationships, and to do the work of their life. Best of all, you will be able to feel deep pride in the work you do, because your contribution helps us make the world better than we found it. And for that, you’ll be loved by us, our customers, and the world in which we live.