Senior Payroll, GL Accountant

Spectro Cloud

. Own global payroll as Spectro Cloud scales .

Posted 10/14/2026full-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 managing complex payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with payroll tax regulations, and maintaining accurate employee records. Proficient in payroll analytics and reporting, with strong capabilities in Excel and accounting software.

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Payroll Processing ManagementPayroll Tax ComplianceAdvanced Excel SkillsMulti-State Payroll FamiliarityAccounting Degree

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingWage CalculationsOvertime CalculationsBonus ManagementPayroll SynchronizationPayroll Tax AdjustmentsPayroll Journal EntriesAccrual ManagementPayroll ReportingFinancial Accounting

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationDetail-OrientedSelf-StarterProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteQuickBooksGoogle SheetsExcelDeel

Industry Keywords

Multi-Jurisdiction PayrollEOR ArrangementsInternational ContractorsHigh-Growth EnvironmentsSaaS Startup

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPFlux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own global payroll as Spectro Cloud scales
Manage complex, multi-jurisdiction payroll processing across US employees, international contractors, and EOR arrangements
Run bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for US employees and assist with monthly global payroll processing
Manage wage and overtime calculations, bonuses, deductions, severance, and termination calculations
Manage payroll synchronization to the ERP, post and reconcile payroll entries, record bonus accruals, and manage payroll tax adjustments
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
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 preferred
Exposure to multi-country payroll, including EOR, local employees, and contractors preferred
Familiarity with accounting software such as NetSuite and QuickBooks preferred
Experience in high-growth or startup environments, ideally a venture-backed SaaS startup, preferred
Some exposure to financial accounting preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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