Senior Payroll & GE Accountant
About The Position
Spectro Cloud is seeking a Senior Payroll & GE Accountant to manage its global payroll operations as the company scales. This hybrid role involves approximately 60% payroll management and 40% general ledger payroll accounting. The position is crucial for accounting operations, requiring the management of complex, multi-jurisdiction payroll processing across the US, international contractors, and EOR arrangements. The ideal candidate will be adept at problem-solving, comfortable with ambiguity, and capable of educating internal teams. This role reports to the Director of Global Accounting and collaborates with other G&A members. The company is looking for an independent operator who can set functional standards and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Deel or equivalent international employee of record management
- Exposure to multi-country payroll (EOR, local employees, contractors)
- Familiarity with accounting software (NetSuite, QuickBooks)
- Experience in high-growth or startup environments, ideally with experience at a venture-backed SaaS startup
- Some exposure to financial accounting
Responsibilities
- 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 including 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
- Perform payroll registration for new US states, maintain payroll tax accounts and filings; ensure compliance across jurisdictions
- Support the monthly close for payroll-related 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
- Provide payroll reports and analytics for leadership
- Support semi-annual and annual compensation reviews and adjustments
- Help troubleshoot HR/Finance process gaps and implement solutions
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Access to a retirement savings plan
- Flexible paid time off
- 12 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
