Job Description

IRIDEX Corporation is a medical device manufacturer and operates in a regulated global environment (e.g., FDA). Regulations include (but are not limited to) FDA 21 CFR 820, EN ISO 13485, and the European Medical Regulation (MDR). Based on the position, experience in a regulated environment and the extent of working knowledge of appropriate regulations may vary.

PURPOSE OF JOB:
This hybrid role is primarily responsible for corporate accounting activities and payroll processes. The position supports month-end closing, payroll administration, audit support, and internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and effective operational support across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Corporate Accounting
· Perform month-end close responsibilities, including preparation of journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
· Compile, review, and analyze expense related accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
· Maintain a strong internal control environment that supports accurate financial reporting and safeguards company assets.
· Support quarterly and annual external audits, including preparation of schedules and explanations of account and payroll-related variances.
· Identify and recommend process improvements to streamline workflows.
· Recommend and implement actions to address current and emerging control deficiencies.
Additional Accounting and Administrative Support
· Perform domestic and international wire transactions in accordance with company procedures and controls.
· Review and reconcile sales tax returns prepared by the Companys third-party service provider for applicable states, jurisdictions, and municipalities, including coordination of timely payments and required amendments, as appropriate.
· Perform other duties and special projects assigned by the Controller.
Payroll Administration
· Perform month-end close responsibilities, including preparation of journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
· Compile, review, and analyze payroll related accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
· Process bi-weekly domestic and monthly international payroll accurately and on time, ensuring new hires, employee changes, terminations, and final pay are accurately reflected in each payroll cycle.
· Administer payroll-related deductions and contributions, including 401(k), flexible spending, dependent care, and employee stock purchase plan deferrals.
· Maintain payroll records and employee data in the payroll system, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and completeness.
· Track vacation, sick leave, and other payroll-related accruals and prepare associated journal entries or support schedules.
· Coordinate payroll-related compliance activities, including workers compensation audits, 401(k) testing, Form 5500 support, and other required annual filings or reviews.
· Prepare year-end payroll calculations, garnishment payments, and responses to employment or salary verification requests, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
· Strong understanding of accounting principles, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
· Experience processing payroll and supporting payroll compliance activities is preferred.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues proactively.
· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; experience with ERP systems is required, and familiarity with Avante or Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.