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 accountingensuring 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.
Perficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the worlds most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com.
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Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work.
WHO WE ARE
Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients the worlds largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.
The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $100,000-120,000. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview
WHAT WE BELIEVE
At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and youll become part of something truly special.
We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. Were committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders and were not done yet.
Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Disability Accommodations:
Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.
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Commission & Billable Bonus Administration and Accounting
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.
Payroll, Benefits, & Close Accounting
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.
Commission & Billable Bonus Administration and Accounting
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.
Payroll, Benefits, & Close Accounting
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.
Perficient is a leading information technology consulting firm serving Global 2000 and other enterprise customers throughout North America. We are experts in designing, building and delivering business-driven technology solutions. We help our clients gain competitive advantage by using Internet-based technologies to make their business more responsive to market opportunities and threats, strengthen relationships with customers, suppliers and partners, improve productivity and reduce information technology costs. We succeed by focusing on services and solutions that leverage best-of-breed technologies from our network of partners - companies like IBM, Microsoft, Oracle-Siebel, TIBCO, EMC Documentum and more.