Payroll Accountant

About the Role:

10Pearls is looking for an accountant with payroll expertise that will manage our payroll processes for the US team. This person will work closely with the Accounting Manager and VP of Finance to facilitate smooth payroll processes and contribute to the overall success of the accounting function. A strong candidate will be able to navigate a rapidly growing organization by contributing immediately and suggesting and initiating improvements to processes along the way.

We are seeking candidates local to our headquarters in Tysons Corner, VA, and able to be on site 4-5 days per week.

Your Day to Day:

• Perform a variety of payroll -related tasks, including processing payroll, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and providing payroll-related support to employees
• Liaise with the human resources team to track all payroll updates and ensure accuracy in semi-monthly payroll
• Manage payments to contractors using the Deel platform
• Responsible for the reconciliation of incoming, outgoing, expense reimbursement, and benefits in a timely manner
• Produce semi-monthly payroll reports for sign-off
• Complete journal entries as well as balance to the general ledger
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting and payroll reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors & trends to suggest ways to improve efficiency
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles

What Our Team is Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent required
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience preparing payroll for US entities of over 50 employees
• Extreme attention to detail and appreciation for accuracy, with the ability to oversee and refine internal procedures to ensure error-free payroll processing
• Understanding of and comfort with multi-state payroll processes
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with state tax entities and management of state tax registration, payments, and other compliance items
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, Sage Intaact preferred
• Experience managing payroll in iSolved / Payroll Network preferred
• Comfort managing spreadsheets and data sets in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to independently manage competing priorities
• Ability to proactively spot and remediate potential problems
• Entrepreneurial spirit, eager to make an impact in collaboration with a global team

About 10Pearls:


10Pearls is a global, purpose-driven AI-powered digital engineering partner helping businesses re-imagine, digitalize, and accelerate. As an end-to-end digital technology partner, 10Pearls helps businesses create future-proof, transformative digital products that leverage emerging technologies. 10Pearls' clients include Global 2000 enterprises, high growth mid-size businesses, and some of the most exciting start-ups from industries like healthcare, fintech, energy, education, real estate, retail, and hi-tech. Headquartered in the Washington DC metro area, 10Pearls has product engineering and software development centers in North America, Latin America, Europe, and South Asia. To learn more, visit


We offer a competitive compensation package, including the below benefits for full-time employees:

• Strong medical, dental, and vision plans with 60% of premiums for employees and their dependents covered by 10Pearls
• Employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA) for the high deductible health plan option
• Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match and immediate vesting after 90 days of employment
• Paid time off for vacation, sick/wellness, and personal leave; separate paid parental leave program
• Employer-paid short term, long term, life, and AD&D insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance programs, including life & AD&D, critical illness, cancer, and hospital indemnity for employees and dependents
• Full access to Tysons Corner Headquarters office with amenities: a state-of-the-art gym, fully stocked kitchen with snacks and cold brew coffee on tap, and free parking on-site

10Pearls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse workplace.