Senior Payroll Accountant, Spectro Cloud

• This is a role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, doesn't panic in ambiguity, and can educate/advise internal teams
• We're looking for someone who can operate independently, set the standard for their function, and thrive in the pace of a scaling startup
• 5+ years progressive payroll and accounting experience
• Solid understanding of payroll tax compliance (federal, state, FICA, etc.)
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing
• Advanced Excel & google sheet skills with large datasets (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)
• Self-starter who operates well with minimal supervision in an ambiguous, fast-scaling environment
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable coordinating across time zones and organizational levels
• Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Meticulous, detail-oriented with excellent accuracy

Desirable

• We're hiring a Senior Payroll & GL Accountant to own our global payroll as Spectro Cloud continues to scale. This is a hybrid position with about 60% payroll management and 40% general ledger payroll accounting
• You'll manage complex, multi-jurisdiction payroll processing across the US, international contractors, and EOR arrangements while supporting a high-growth company navigating rapid headcount changes. This position is critical to our accounting operations as we scale
• You will run bi-weekly and bi-monthly payrolls for our US employees and assist with monthly global payroll processing. You will also be responsible for all things payroll ie: managing payroll sync to our ERP, posting and reconciling payroll entries, recording bonus accruals, managing payroll tax adjustments, terminations, etc
• You'll report to the Director of Global Accounting and partner with other G&A members
• Own bi-weekly and semi/monthly payrolls for US based employees and assist with monthly payrolls in other countries including UK and Ireland
• Own all things payroll ie: wage and overtime calculations, bonuses, deductions, severance and termination calculations, and GL recording
• Troubleshoot payroll errors and discrepancies
• Maintain accurate employee records and respond to payroll inquiries
• Payroll registration for new US states, maintain payroll tax accounts and filings; ensure compliance across jurisdictions
• Support the monthly close for your areas: payroll JEs, accruals, prepaid benefits, reconciliations, and flux for payroll
• Document and maintain payroll processes and controls
• Support external audit requests and provide ad hoc analysis to the Director of Global Accounting and leadership
• Support with month-end/year-end close activities
• Expect requests outside payroll that support broader accounting goals and initiatives
• Own payroll reports and analytics for leadership
• Support semi-annual and annual compensation reviews and adjustments
• Help troubleshoot HR/Finance process gaps and implement solutions