General Ledger Accountant, Payroll

About the Company

Etched is building hardware for frontier intelligence. We co-design chips, racks, software, and manufacturing to deliver best-in-class throughput and latency across both prefill and decode workloads. Our first products are heavily focused on inference.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the payroll and benefits accounting close process, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
• Reconcile payroll reports from third-party providers to the general ledger
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries for bonuses, commissions, and PTO
• Reconcile benefits portal data to payroll deductions and carrier invoices
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between HRIS, payroll providers, benefits portals, and ERP
• Maintain organized payroll and benefits documentation for audits and internal reviews
• Maintain payroll tax registrations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
• Support integration between payroll platforms, HRIS, and benefits portals
• Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, and compensation changes

Requirements

• 3 to 5+ years of general accounting experience with ownership of payroll and benefits close processes
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience scaling systems in a high-growth environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
• $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
• Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
• Relocation support for those moving to San Jose
• Various wellness benefits covering fitness and mental health
• Daily lunch and dinner in our office
• Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification