Senior Payroll Accountant

3 weeks ago


Milpitas, California, United States JobRialto Full time
Job Summary:

JobRialto is seeking a highly experienced and self-driven accounting professional with a background in payroll to manage the Company's US payroll accounts, including payroll-related benefits, payroll taxes, and the month-end close and reconciliation process.

This role will play a critical part in partnering with other functions, such as human resources, to ensure our payroll accounts are maintained appropriately.

The ideal candidate will effectively execute in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving business environment and possess excellent attention to detail.

The Senior Payroll Accountant will report to the Senior Accounting Manager and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with established internal controls and preparing supporting audit schedules.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform all US payroll and payroll tax journal entries, including accounting for areas such as 401(k), deferred compensation, medical benefits, bonuses, and ESPP.
  • Prepare payroll and related account reconciliations on a monthly basis and ensure outstanding reconciling items are cleared promptly.
  • Partner with other functions, such as human resources, stock plan administration, and benefits, providing guidance regarding payroll accounting matters.
  • Support new business or benefit plan initiatives and implement relevant new processes.
  • Support the accounting team in the month-end and quarter-end close process.
  • Prepare month-end payroll close presentations and related reporting activities.
  • Prepare and establish formal monthly and quarterly fluctuation analysis for compensation accounts.
  • Develop, enhance, or maintain an effective internal control environment in various aspects of payroll accounting.
  • Maintain a general understanding of terms related to payroll, including garnishments, benefits, leave of absence, 401(k), FSA, and taxes.
  • Be proactive in providing recommendations regarding process improvements, productivity, service quality, increased internal controls, and cost-saving measures; implement such approved measures.
  • Perform other related duties or ad hoc projects.
  • Work with external auditors during quarterly, interim, and annual audits.
Required Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP and proficiency with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control compliance.
  • Experience working with global financial systems, preferably Oracle and SAP.
  • Thorough understanding of payroll systems, preferably Ceridian and ADP.
  • Extensive knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel and PowerBI.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being a good team player to solve problems and work with colleagues globally.
  • Ability to execute multiple tasks while remaining detail-oriented with a high commitment to quality, adhering to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across the organization.
  • Passion for managing the implementation of technology and executing process improvements.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 5+ years of payroll and general ledger accounting experience, preferably in a global publicly traded company.


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