Accounting Manager

Perficient•Saint Louis, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We currently have a career opportunity for an Accounting Manager - Compensation to join our team located in St. Louis, MO. The Manager of Compensation Accounting is responsible for owning the calculation, administration, and accounting of commissions and billable bonus plans. This role is the business owner for incentive compensation accounting—ensuring commissions, bonuses, and stock-based compensation are calculated accurately, accrued timely, paid correctly, and supported by strong documentation and controls. In addition to incentive compensation, the role oversees related payroll and benefits accounting and serves as the primary point of contact for auditors for all compensation-related matters. This is a hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in detail-heavy, deadline-driven environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
5+ years of accounting experience with significant hands-on experience in commission and incentive compensation.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP related to compensation, payroll, and benefits.
Experience supporting month-end close and external audits.
Advanced Excel skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent certification.
Public accounting experience.
Experience in professional services or sales-driven organizations.
Familiarity with commission management, payroll, and incentive compensation systems.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end calculation and administration of commission and billable bonus plans.
Review commission and bonus inputs, calculations, and outputs for accuracy and completeness.
Partner with Sales Operations, HR, and Payroll to resolve discrepancies, plan changes, and employee inquiries.
Maintain accounting support for commission agreements and incentive plan documentation.
Ensure incentive calculations align with plan terms, employment status, and eligibility rules.
Oversee payroll-related accounting including accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and reclasses.
Review and approve payroll journals, clearing accounts, and liability balances.
Ensure payroll expenses are accurately recorded by cost center and legal entity.
Oversee accounting for employee benefits, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
Own reconciliations for all compensation-related balance sheet accounts.
Maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready documentation.