Lead Payroll Analyst, dbt Labs

• A BS degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience in US payroll with a startup technology company
• The ability to meet tight deadlines
• Advance understanding of HR processes
• Experience with processing all types of stock transactions, and understanding of tax treatment for each type (i.e., ISO, NQ, RSU, ESPP)
• The ability to work independently and with payroll and cross-functional teams
• Excellent organization skills, detail-oriented, oral and written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Excel
• Worked asynchronously as part of a fully-remote, distributed team and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• We are looking for a Lead Payroll Analyst with a strong background at a high-growth start-up to support the payroll function for dbt Labs’ organization
• This position provides direct support to the Director, Payroll and Equity Administration and is responsible for the administration of the day-to-day payroll operations and the accuracy of the payroll system to deliver the company’s semi-monthly payrolls
• Responsible for ensuring accurate processing of the US Payroll (semi-monthly) using ADP Workforce Now
• Responsible for on and off-cycle payroll processing with ADP, including final checks, pay changes, bonuses, commissions, and equity transactions
• Audit and reconcile payroll data before transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Coordinate with ADP on tax administration activities, including federal, state, and local filings, setting up new entities, and auditing taxes
• Understand proper taxation of employer and employee-paid benefits and ensure proper processing through payroll (HSA, FSA, Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), etc.)
• Assist in tracking, reporting, and auditing the company’s benefits: 401(k), FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), and HSA (Health Saving Accounts)
• Performs quarter-end and year-end audits, including file reconciliation, adjustments, and corrections to W-2 before distribution
• Responsible for the end to end payroll accounting, preparing payroll-related journal entries, and performing reconciliations between payroll and GL postings
• Analyze and solve sophisticated payroll accounting issues and consult and advise business partners
• Support execution of SOX controls as well as internal and external audits
• Assist in the development and documentation of various payroll initiatives designed to streamline the process and scale with the organization
• Maintain strict confidentiality of company and personnel information
• Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service to employees who have questions regarding their pay, deductions, and other payroll processes
• Partner closely with People Ops, Total Compensation, Commission Operations, Finance, IT, and Accounting teams to develop and improve processes
• Manage our EOR provider

• Interview with Talent Acquisition Partner
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Team Interviews with members of the Accounting team and close stakeholders