Senior Accountant, Payroll and General Accounting

<div class="content-intro"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Drive the Future with Xos</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a class="external" href="https://xostrucks.com/" target="_blank">Xos</a> (NASDAQ: XOS), </strong>is a technology company and electric truck manufacturer on a mission to decarbonize commercial transportation. We design and build state-of-the-art electric vehicles, develop advanced fleet management software, and create charging solutions that make fleet electrification seamless and cost-efficient.&nbsp;<br><br>At Xos, we're problem-solvers, innovators, and go-getters, working together to drive a cleaner, more sustainable future. Join us and be part of the movement shaping the next generation of commercial transportation.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The Role</strong></span></p> <p>Xos is seeking a dynamic Senior Accountant, Payroll and General Accounting who brings strong expertise in managing payroll operations with accuracy and compliance. As a key member of the Finance and Accounting team, this role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll processing while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p> <p>In addition to payroll operations, this role supports broader general accounting functions, including preparing payroll-related journal entries, assisting with audits, contributing to month-end close activities, and supporting financial reporting. The ideal candidate has deep payroll knowledge, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">**This is an on-site based role at our Los Angeles, CA HQ, offering a hybrid work model with more days in the office**</span><br></strong></p> <p><br><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Responsibilities</span><br></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Payroll and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Release, Processing &amp; Compliance</strong> <ul> <li>Process payroll using HRIS (Rippling), ensuring accurate calculation of wages, salaries, hours worked, paid leave, holiday pay, compensatory time, and overtime.</li> <li>Compile payroll data, including insurance deductions,