Senior Payroll Accountant
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Remote, United States; United KingdomFull-TimeSenior
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Required Skills
- Microsoft ExcelNetSuite
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in payroll accounting, payroll tax, or related function
- Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
- Experience with multi-state payroll
- Familiarity with UK payroll compliance requirements
- Experience with payroll systems (Rippling and Tilt preferred)
- Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Deltek Costpoint)
- Understanding of U.S. GAAP principles
- Advanced Excel skills preferred
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for U.S. and U.K. employees
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and UK payroll tax regulations, including withholding, unemployment, and statutory requirements
- Prepare, review, and file payroll-related tax forms (e.g., W-2, W-3, quarterly payroll tax returns)
- Ensure compliance with UK statutory payroll requirements
- Reconcile payroll-related accounts, including wages, taxes, deductions, and benefits
- Manage payroll accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close processes
- Support review and posting of timesheet submissions in partnership with Program Finance
- Lead annual 401(k) audits and prepare and file Form 5500
- Support worker’s compensation policy renewals and lead annual audits
- Manage quarter-end and year-end payroll close processes, including accruals, schedules, tax filings, and audit documentation
- Monitor payroll tax law changes and update internal processes to ensure compliance
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide timely, high-quality support
- Partner with Human Resources and Accounting teams to ensure accurate payroll data and employee records
- Support payroll system enhancements, testing, and configuration updates to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Participate in process improvements, automation initiatives, and cross-functional projects
- Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations, including GDPR
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