Job Description
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Experience:
- 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.
Benefits:
- Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
- Mental health benefits
- Family building benefits
- Child care and pet benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
- In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership
Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the Seattle area is $80,960 - $101,200, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
