Senior Payroll Specialist

Overview

This role involves processing multi-state payroll in the United States and supporting related payroll operations, including 401k file processing, coordinating payroll tax filings, and multi-state tax system setup. The Senior Payroll Specialist will also conduct benefit internal audits, create and process payroll journal entries, and perform payroll reconciliations.

In addition, the role includes reporting and reconciliations that support the accounting department and broader business objectives.

Pay classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Execute payroll processing tasks for the organization’s United States operations.
• Assist with international payrolls (Bulgaria, Ireland, India, Panama, and UK).
• Conduct regular audits of financial data to ensure completeness and accuracy across US payrolls.
• Partner with internal departments and external partners to ensure timely payments and compliance with local regulations.
• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and other reporting tasks to support the accounting department.
• Prepare documentation and reconciliations to support annual financial statement audits, benefit audits, and other regulatory reviews.
• Adapt to changing business priorities in a fast-paced environment by identifying and solving problems to support broader business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics, or relevant education and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in payroll, including support for:
  • Standard earnings
  • Non-standard earnings
  • Taxes
  • Benefits
  • Payments
• Preferred experience processing payroll for multi-state employees.
• Preferred experience with Workday and CloudPay.

Certifications

• Currently possesses a/an certification required/ CPP Licensed preferred.

Skills

• Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Compensation & Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Competitive Bonus Structure
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Personalized Career Coaching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Office Closure December 25–January 1
• Vacation Bonus
• Summer Hours