Payroll Accounting Manager

Doppel

. Own accurate and timely U.S.

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. and global payroll processing, payroll accounting, and payroll tax compliance, with a strong focus on improving processes and internal controls. Proficient in coordinating across multiple departments and managing payroll through various models, including EOR and PEO.

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Global Payroll OperationsPayroll AccountingPayroll Tax ComplianceExperience With External Payroll ProvidersBachelor's Degree In Accounting

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll Journal EntriesMonth-End Close SupportPayroll ReportingReconciliation Of Payroll AccountsMulti-State Payroll ComplianceWage And Hour RequirementsTaxable Benefits ManagementExpense Policy ManagementInternal Controls Design

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailEffective CoordinationWritten And Verbal CommunicationAdaptability In Fast-Paced Environments

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceRipplingDEELRAMPNavan

Certifications & Qualifications

CPP Certification

Industry Keywords

Payroll RegulationsPayroll Tax NoticesAudit RequestsFinancial ReportingHigh-Growth Startup Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own accurate and timely U.S. and global payroll processing for employees and contractors, including payroll calendars, payroll changes, approvals, off-cycle payments, and payroll-related issue resolution.
Oversee EOR pay runs and work with local payroll providers for international entities.
Review payroll-impacting items including hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, benefits, leave events, taxable benefits, 401(k) deductions, employer contributions, and equity-related taxable events.
Oversee Travel & Expense reimbursements and payments using RAMP and Navan.
Manage, update, and communicate changes to multi-country expense policies.
Prepare payroll journal entries, support month-end close, and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
Partner with Accounting, People Operations, Legal, FP&A, AP, external payroll providers, and local advisors.
Support payroll tax compliance, year-end reporting, W-2 review, payroll tax notices, audit requests, and payroll-related internal controls.
Support international payroll setup and coordination across EOR, PEO, and direct local payroll models.
Improve payroll processes, documentation, reconciliations, controls, and system workflows for scalability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

This is a hybrid role with an expectation of periodic in-person collaboration, typically a couple of times per month and for key team events.
6-10 years of progressive payroll experience, including global and U.S. payroll operations, payroll accounting, and payroll tax compliance.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Strong understanding of U.S. payroll regulations, payroll taxes, wage and hour requirements, and multi-state payroll compliance.
Solid payroll accounting knowledge, including experience preparing payroll journal entries and reconciling payroll-related balance sheet accounts.
Experience supporting month-end close, payroll reporting, audit requests, and financial reporting schedules.
Ability to coordinate effectively across Accounting, People Operations, Legal, FP&A, and external partners without direct authority.
Experience working with external payroll providers.
Experience with Google Workspace, Rippling, and DEEL.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and optimize new systems, leveraging technology and AI to build scalable processes and strong internal controls.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment where processes are evolving.
Preferred: Experience managing payroll through direct payroll, EOR, and PEO providers.
Preferred: Experience transitioning employees from a PEO or EOR to a standalone payroll platform.
Preferred: Experience working with international payroll providers.
Preferred: Experience in a high-growth, venture-backed technology company.
Preferred: Experience designing internal controls.
CPP certification is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity so you share in Doppel’s success
Hybrid working model with room for in-person collaboration and remote work for deep focus
Flexible PTO
Comprehensive health benefits
Parental leave
High-growth environment where your work has immediate impact and visibility