Description

SPS Commerce is growing- We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role you will prepare monthly accounting entries and ensure accuracy in accounting for share based compensation and related tax matters. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment at a company on a huge growth trajectory. Leverage your accounting expertise and make a significant impact on the company’s financial operations.

Why join SPS?

We solve retail supply chain problems by cutting through inefficiency with innovation and automation. At SPS we empower retailers, suppliers, distributors, grocers, and logistics partners to work better together with our people, our process, and our tech products. We have the world’s largest retail network, and we don’t just lead the industry, we are the industry.

At SPS, we believe every employee makes a difference. We ensure employees have the tools, resources, and training to explore new ideas and execute them. Our success comes from playing as a team and always playing to win.

Careers don’t just grow here, they’re made here.

The Day-to-Day

As a Senior Accountant at SPS Commerce, you will prepare monthly stock-based compensation and exercise journal entries and related reporting requirements, forecast and analysis. You will be responsible for managing our global stock plan, including all aspects of recordkeeping, accounting, reporting, and reconciliation. You will process stock plan transactions, help educate employees about their awards, and collaborate with various functional groups to ensure the smooth operation of our stock plan programs.

• Calculate, analyze, and record the monthly stock and other variable compensation expense and stock activity in the general ledger; prepare related account reconciliations
• Possess an understanding of the related accounting, legal, and tax implications of each stock plan transaction
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting used for tax and payroll reporting, as well public SEC filings (e.g., Proxy, 10-K)
• Prepare stock and other variable compensation forecasts used by FP&A and leadership
• Administer the Company’s global stock plan that offers several award types (e.g., restricted stock units, options, performance stock, deferred stock units) and an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Process stock plan transactions including new grants, vesting activity, option exercises, ESPP enrollment, and stock purchases
• Confidentially and accurately maintain employee compensation, personal information, and transaction records in the stock plan databases
• Ensure compliance with all stock plan related reporting requirements (e.g., Section 16 filings; foreign reporting), as well as compliance with Company stock plan rules and policies (e.g., Company’s insider trading policy)
• Collaborate with Company’s HR, Legal, FP&A, Tax, and Payroll functions, as well as stock plan vendors
• Lead communication efforts and education for employees for stock compensation and ESPP, including live and online training sessions
• Conduct research and manage projects related to stock plan and variable compensation
• This is a Hybrid role based in Minneapolis, MN. You will be in the office approx 1-2 days per week.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or relevant field of study and a minimum of 5 years of related experience OR a Master's degree and 3 years of experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong understanding of relevant U.S. GAAP accounting and SEC regulations related to equity/stock administration, including knowledge of ASC718
• Experience with equity plan administration, including restricted stock awards (RSAs), restricted stock units (RSUs), performance stock units (PSUs) and employee stock purchase plans (ESPP) preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels in the organization
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Knowledge of stock plans, stock awards, and related accounting and administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience with Stock Plan Administration Software (Shareworks) preferred

SPS Commerce offers a comprehensive package of benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, paid time-off, 401(k), health and flexible spending accounts, stock purchase plan and more.

EOE including disability/veteran 

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