Senior Payroll Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required
5-8 years of experience processing end-to-end payroll and equity transactions
Strong knowledge of Workday Payroll, as well as federal and state regulations
Demonstrated Payroll Accounting experience (including preparation of payroll journal entries and reconciliation of cash transactions)
Ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, work with others and follow through to execute all tasks
Commitment to customer service with a strong sense of ownership for projects and results
Candidate should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and be able to work within tight deadlines
Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, G-Suite

Prepare and process end-to-end multi-state payrolls for over 2000 employees
Process and submit employee equity transactions and related tax withholding through Workday Payroll
Review and prepare payroll related journal entries to be posted in the general ledger
Prepare reconciliation of cash transactions between the payroll bank account and the general ledger
Ensure the integrity and accuracy of all payroll remittances and reporting
Proven experience with year-end close and W-2 processing
Ensures compliance of payroll SOX controls and maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations
Provide timely response to inquiries from HR, accounting, managers, employees, government, and other third-party agencies utilizing knowledge and interpretation of policies, procedures, and legislation
Conduct audits of data changes and requests to ensure compliance with company policy and practices
Manage time and attendance workflow to ensure all time sheets, time off requests, and other payroll data is received timely and are accurate, complete and in compliance with state and federal payroll standards
Handle day-to-day payroll activities and resolve payroll related discrepancies

Able and willing to come into San Jose HQ as needed (2x per week)
Have the ability to think outside the box, work independently with general supervision, as well as part of a team and willing to contribute beyond the defined role to meet business needs as circumstances require