Payroll Specialist

• Perform all day-to-day Payroll processing for bi-weekly and monthly payroll, conducting payroll audits to ensure adherence to application policies and regulations 
  
• Resolve complex payroll processing & employee payroll issues to ensure smooth payroll processing Answer payroll and tax related questions from employees 
  
• Ensure payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and all local regulations 
  
• Support Monthly and Quarterly close by reconciling payroll accounts 
  
• Review and analyze month/quarter end compensation accruals and expenses by region, state, franchise brand or restaurant Review and implement process improvements for employee adherence to published T&E policies and audits Maintenance and management of transactions related to 606 commissions 
  
• Collaborate with HR on employee hires, changes, and terminations 
  
• Collaborate with Benefits on payroll related deductions and benefit changes and updates 
  
• Collaborate with the team when needed to scale global payroll operations 
  
• Support payroll audits for execution of statutory and US GAAP financial statements 
  
• Assist in transitioning international payroll operations over to Workday and help with implementation processes.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance, CPA or CPP is a plus 
  
• Minimum of 2 years general accounting experience 
  
• Advanced PC and/or Macbook skills, specifically with Word, Excel spreadsheets, Google Docs and downloading, importing and exporting files and google suite 
  
• Experience with Netsuite and Workday 
  
• Prior experience within SaaS/tech industry preferred or work with SaaS/tech clients 
  
• Knowledge of operational accounting processes 
  
• Knowledge of operational payroll processes 
  
• Strong ability to prioritize and organize work effectively 
  
• Ability to collaborate & communicate effectively with internal partners on issues and provide recommendations 
  
• Possess excellent attention to detail; excellent analytical, and reconciliation skills 
  
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects and tight deadlines 
  
• Strong problem solver, possessing the ability to see how the different pieces of the puzzle fit together Ability to troubleshoot any issues that arise with the systems or data 
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment