Payroll Manager

Applied Intuition • Mountain View, CA

402d • $95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Payroll Manager at Applied Intuition will be a strategic and tactical leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll operations, payroll tax, reporting, and compliance. This role is crucial as it is the first dedicated hire for the payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for both domestic and international employees while adhering to applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Experience with Rippling and Workday
• International payroll experience in Japan and Germany

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• RSU
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed