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Senior Payroll Accountant
Spectro Cloud. Own bi-weekly and semi/monthly payrolls for US-based employees and assist with monthly payrolls in other countries including the UK and Ireland .
Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesFlux
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own bi-weekly and semi/monthly payrolls for US-based employees and assist with monthly payrolls in other countries including the UK and Ireland
- Manage 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
- Register payroll for new US states, maintain payroll tax accounts and filings, and ensure compliance across jurisdictions
- Support monthly close with payroll journal entries, accruals, prepaid benefits, reconciliations, and payroll flux analysis
- 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 month-end and year-end close activities
- Own payroll reports and analytics for leadership
- Support semi-annual and annual compensation reviews and adjustments
- Troubleshoot HR/Finance process gaps and implement solutions
- Report to the Director of Global Accounting and partner with other G&A members
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- 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
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus
- Equity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Access to a retirement savings plan
- Flexible paid time off, including 12 paid holidays
- Catered lunches on in-office days