Senior Payroll, GE 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 10/13/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll management, including multi-state payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, and accounting practices. Proficient in advanced Excel and Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting, with a strong focus on accuracy and detail.

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Payroll ManagementPayroll Tax ComplianceAdvanced Excel SkillsMulti-Country Payroll ExperienceAccounting Software Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingWage CalculationsOvertime CalculationsGeneral Ledger RecordingPayroll Journal EntriesAccrualsReconciliationsPayroll AnalyticsFinancial AccountingPayroll Flux Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationDetail-OrientedSelf-StarterProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelGoogle SheetsNetSuiteQuickBooksDeel

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Multi-State PayrollPayroll ComplianceEmployee Records ManagementHigh-Growth EnvironmentVenture-Backed SaaS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flux

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 general ledger 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 through 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
Handle accounting requests supporting broader accounting goals and initiatives
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 and Google Sheets skills with large datasets, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and 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 such as NetSuite and QuickBooks
Experience in high-growth or startup environments, ideally at a venture-backed SaaS startup
Some exposure to financial accounting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Equity
Comprehensive medical coverage
Comprehensive dental coverage
Comprehensive vision coverage
Retirement savings plan
Flexible paid time off
12 paid holidays
Catered lunches on in-office days