Senior Payroll Accountant

HiBob•,

2d•$125,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HiBob is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to own the end-to-end U.S. and Canada payroll lifecycle with a heavy focus on financial accuracy and process excellence. This role is designed for a professional who understands that payroll is a critical accounting function requiring robust controls and scalability. The ideal candidate is not only a technical expert in enterprise payroll platforms and multi-state taxation but is also a cooperative and highly responsive partner to our employees, ensuring the "human side" of payroll is never lost in the data. Requirements are often considered a measure of how equipped you are to do the job, but sometimes, they aren’t the only factor. If you don’t have nearly enough experience, or not all the skills, we’d still like to hear from you. This could be the perfect fit for you and us.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is strongly preferred.
7+ years of progressive experience in U.S. payroll with a focus on payroll accounting and multi-state compliance.
Extensive hands-on experience with payroll enterprise platforms (e.g. ADP Workforce Now, TriNet) (required) and modern HRIS platforms (e.g., Bob).
Strong experience working with ERP/accounting systems is required, preferably NetSuite, including payroll-to-GL reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting support.
Deep understanding of journal entries, labor allocations, and balance sheet reconciliations. NetSuite knowledge Required.
Exceptional "soft skills" with a proven track record of being cooperative and helpful in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
Candidates located in the New York Metro Area who are willing to work in our NYC office at least three days a week.

Responsibilities

Drive the execution of end-to-end U.S. and Canada payroll processing for a multi-state and multinational workforce
Own the payroll-to-General Ledger (GL) mapping process. Perform monthly reconciliations of payroll accounts, including taxes, benefits, and 401(k) contributions.
Partner with the Finance team to manage payroll accruals, reclassifications, and journal entries to ensure a seamless month-end and year-end close.
Act as the lead for all state agency registrations, notices, and audits, ensuring the company remains in good standing across all jurisdictions.
Process and oversee payroll implications related to RSUs, stock option exercises, equity vesting events, and supplemental wage taxation in partnership with Finance and Equity teams.
Establish and maintain "best-in-class" internal controls and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to mitigate risk and ensure 100% data integrity.
Evaluate current workflows to identify bottlenecks; design and implement automated, scalable solutions that can support rapid organizational growth.
Serve as the primary lead for payroll-related financial audits (Workers Comp, 401k, Year-end), providing organized documentation and clear narratives for all payroll-related accounting implications.
Act as a dedicated resource for employee inquiries, providing timely, empathetic, and clear explanations regarding pay, taxes, and deductions.
Provide support and accounting oversight for international payroll operations and vendors as needed.

Benefits

Equity in a global, high-growth HR tech SaaS leader
401(k) with a 3% company match effective the month following your start date
$2,500 employee referral bonus
Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
$1,920 annual wellness stipend to support your physical and mental wellbeing(Lifestyle Spending Account)
Annual Headspace membership and expanded wellness benefits
Hybrid working model for Bobbers in the NY metro area
Temporary work from anywhere for up to 2 months per year (after 6 months)
Generous paid time off and company holidays to rest, recharge, and enjoy
Bob Balance Days – 4 additional days within a calendar year. Enjoy a company-wide long weekend at the beginning of each quarter
Your birthday off — plus a special gift from us
Home office allowance to set up your ideal workspace
Two paid Social Impact days each year to give back to causes you care about
Frequent team and company social events, both in-person and virtual
Dog friendly office