Accountant

Accountant

Detroit, Michigan, United States; New York, New York, United States

We're TripleLift, an advertising platform on a mission to elevate digital advertising through beautiful creative, quality publishers, actionable data and smart targeting. Through over 1 trillion monthly ad transactions, we help publishers and platforms monetize their businesses. Our technology is where the world's leading brands find audiences across online video, connected television, display and native ads. Brand and enterprise customers choose us because of our innovative solutions, premium formats, and supportive experts dedicated to maximizing their performance.

As part of the Vista Equity Partners portfolio, we are NMSDC certified, qualify for diverse spending goals and are committed to economic inclusion. Find out how TripleLift raises up the programmatic ecosystem at triplelift.com.

Overview

We're looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our growing Finance team. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring accurate payroll, compensation, and expense accounting while partnering closely with teams across the company. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in precision, and wants to make a meaningful impact as the business scales.

Responsibilities

Payroll & Compensation

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for 400+ employees across multiple entities and regions
• Ensure payroll is accurately recorded through journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Partner with HR and external payroll providers to keep employee data accurate and resolve any discrepancies
• Prepare and review payroll-related tax filings and compliance requirements
• Support equity and stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718, including grant tracking, expense calculations, and disclosures

General Accounting & Expenses

• Process high volumes of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently in Tipalti
• Review invoices for proper approval, coding, and supporting documentation
• Code invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts, cost centers, and departments
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Look for opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls
• Collaborate with FP&A, Revenue Operations, and other business partners on compensation-related reporting
• Support annual audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses as the business continues to grow

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a high-growth, technology, SaaS, or adtech environment
• Strong understanding of GAAP, particularly related to payroll, compensation, expense, and equity accounting
• Experience working with multi-state and/or international payroll
• Familiarity with stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718
• Experience using equity management platforms such as Carta or Shareworks
• Experience with accounting software (Sage IntAcct, NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, XLookups, financial modeling)
• Exposure to sales compensation structures and commission accounting is a plus
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred, but not required
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Clear, collaborative communicator who enjoys working cross-functionally

US Jobs: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the TripleLift US salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of TripleLift's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, an open Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Pay is based on various non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, education, and skills. Benefits Available to Eligible Employees Include the following*: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Flexible PTO 401k w/ employer match *Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits (subject to the terms of applicable plans/policies/agreements, which will be made available to you after commencing employment).

$75,000 - $95,000 USD