Market pay estimate
$97,000–$170,750 / year for comparable Accountant roles in United States. Estimated from 67 similar postings (high confidence) — not stated by the employer.
Role overview
Job description
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Lyft’s Accounting team is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Accountant to join us in Seattle. You’ll own core payroll accounting and month-end close work across our US and North American entities, keeping everything accurate, on time, and well controlled. You’ll work closely with our Payroll, FP&A, and broader Accounting teams, and we’ll count on you to take ownership of your close tasks and help make our processes better over time. If you enjoy a clean reconciliation and a smooth close, we’d love to meet you. Responsibilities: Own payroll-related journal entries for our US (HQ) and North American international subsidiaries, from preparation through booking. Prepare payroll accruals, including monthly payroll, bon
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- Source: Lyft's official careers site (via Greenhouse) · last confirmed on the source 29 Oct 2026
- Posted 28 Oct 2026
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Role market pulse
How Accountant demand looks in United States
Live jobs
95
Posted 30d
43
30d movement
+34.4%
Remote share
21.1%
Salary listed
67.4%
Salary trend 1Y
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What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Qualification
Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA is a plus; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law; We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law
Department · Accounting, Tax, & Governance
Hiring company
Lyft
Wherever you’re headed, count on Lyft for rides in minutes. The Lyft app matches you with local drivers at the tap of a button. Just request and go. Ride by ride, we’re changing the way our world works. We imagine a world where cities feel small again. Where transportation and tech bring people together, instead of apart. We see the future as community-driven — and it starts with you.
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