Payroll Manager, Applied Intuition

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience
• Extensive knowledge of payroll laws and regulations, to include multi-state and international payroll
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience with booking and reconciling accrued payroll liabilities
• Proven experience with quarterly and year-end tax filings, funding of 401(k) and HSA accounts, and W-2 processing
• Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and an ability to prioritize in a dynamic work environment
• Proficiency with payroll systems and advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a customer-focused approach and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with NetSuite
• Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal and state law

Desirable

• We are looking for a strategic and tactical Payroll Manager to join our growing Finance team
• You will be the first dedicated hire for the function and will be responsible for all aspects of payroll operations, payroll tax and reporting, and payroll compliance
• Oversee the payroll processing for multi-state domestic and international exempt and nonexempt employees, including bi-weekly payroll and employee equity settlements
• Lead and manage the day-to-day global payroll activities ensuring accurate and timely processing in compliance with Applied’s policies and local, state, federal, and international tax and relevant labor regulations
• Identify, recommend, and implement best practices in payroll and payroll accounting and streamline payroll operations, systems, and procedures
• Prepare and file various tax forms, including Form 941, W-2, etc
• Prepare payroll related journal entries and ensure payroll expense and accrued liabilities are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP and reconciled to underlying support
• Prepare monthly payroll journal entries
• Perform monthly variance analysis on compensation expenses and balance sheet accounts and prepare commentary explaining the variances
• Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including: completing reconciliations, escalating and resolving issues, and meeting all associated deadlines
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Maintain a complete understanding of all US federal / state wage and hour laws related to payroll, including garnishments, benefits, leave of absence, 401k, HSA, FSA, and taxes