Manager, Payroll Administration
$90,000–$120,000 year
Hybrid · Palo Alto, California, United States
Job Summary
Manage payroll administration, ensuring timely and accurate processing of semi-monthly payroll, maintaining personnel records, and handling complex deductions including levies and garnishments. Lead equity-related payroll tasks and tax mobility processing. Collaborate with payroll providers for accurate tax returns and prepare payroll audits. Conduct reconciliations, manage payroll-related audits and journal entries per U.S. GAAP. Requires 4-6 years of payroll or accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, and strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and compliance. Preferred qualifications include CPA and hands-on payroll system experience.
Required Qualifications
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in payroll or related accounting/finance roles
Desired Qualifications
- CPA preferred
- Hands-on experience with payroll systems (e.g., Namely/ADP/Dayforce preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, NetSuite, Bill.com, and Expensify (or similar systems)
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- High ethical standards and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Enthusiasm for leveraging technology to improve business processes
- Collaborative, customer-centric approach with a strong team orientation
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