Wealthfront is seeking a Senior, Payroll Administration to join our Finance & Accounting team and help build scalable infrastructure to support a dynamic, high-growth organization. This role will be assisting with end-to-end payroll operations, partnering closely with Accounting, Finance, Human Strategy, Legal, and external advisors.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting, you will play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across the payroll function. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and energized by improving processes in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for timely and accurate processing of the semi-monthly payroll, including the upload of payroll data, maintenance of personnel records, and processing of complex deductions such as levies and garnishments
- Responsible for all equity-related payroll tasks, including the taxation of stock options, RSUs, and ESPP. Lead the payroll processing for tax mobility to ensure compliance with varying tax jurisdictions
- Work closely with our payroll provider to ensure accurate tax returns. Prepare and review payroll and tax amendments, auditing the work performed by the payroll provider for accuracy
- Perform comprehensive year-end reports reconciliations to ensure accuracy. Communicate directly with state agencies to resolve tax notices and inquiries
- Responsible for payroll related audit requests. Perform large-scale data mapping to prepare specialized reports for senior management regarding payroll costs and tax liabilities
- Responsible for payroll related journal entries and ensuring proper accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP
- Consult with appropriate vendors and Human Strategy to resolve employee issues. Collaborate with Human Strategy to streamline workflows, leveraging technology to enhance data integrity, automate manual tasks, and improve employee experience
- Research and resolve payroll-related issues and other payroll tasks, as requested
Requirements:
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in payroll or related accounting/finance roles
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and compliance requirements
- Hands-on experience with payroll systems (e.g., Namely/ADP/Dayforce preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, NetSuite, Bill.com, and Expensify (or similar systems)
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- High ethical standards and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Enthusiasm for leveraging technology to improve business processes
- Collaborative, customer-centric approach with a strong team orientation
Estimated annual salary: $120,000 - $141,500 plus equity and a discretionary bonus.
Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401K plan, generous time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursements, professional development, employee investing discount, and more!
Skills Required
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in payroll or related accounting/finance roles
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and compliance requirements
- Hands-on experience with payroll systems (e.g., Namely/ADP/Dayforce preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, NetSuite, Bill.com, and Expensify (or similar systems)
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- High ethical standards and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Enthusiasm for leveraging technology to improve business processes
- Collaborative, customer-centric approach with a strong team orientation
What We Do
Wealthfront is a nextgen banking service. We help you manage your money for both your short-term and long-term goals by providing a Cash Account with checking features and high interest, best-in-class automated investment management, and free financial advice, anytime you want it. We entered into the banking space in a big way this year with the launch of our cash account that offers an interest rate 5x greater than the national average. We’ve been overwhelmed by the response and have grown nearly 100% this year already to manage nearly $20 billion in total client assets. Our ultimate vision is to optimize and automate all of our clients’ finances and build what we call Self-Driving Money™️. We want clients to be able to automatically deposit their paycheck into their Wealthfront account, and let us take care of the rest — paying their bills, topping off their emergency fund or 401(k), and investing the rest based on their specific goals and lifestyle. Join us so you can help us turn this industry on its head and build a service that our clients don't just like, they love. Wealthfront integrates investing and banking services to make it delightfully easy to build long-term wealth. We're on a mission to build a financial system that favors people over institutions and we're just getting started. Through the power of automation, we deliver personalized, powerful products to help both sophisticated investors and those just starting out learn, lower their costs, and grow their wealth. We're one of the highest rated financial app in the Apple App Store and have been recently named the best robo-advisor and cash management accounts by Nerd Wallet and Investopedia. Want to help us re-architect the financial industry?
