The Senior Payroll Specialist will process multi-state payrolls in the United States and the associated activities such as processing 401k files, coordinating payroll tax filings and system setup for multi-state taxes. In addition, the Senior Payroll Specialist will conduct benefit internal audits, create and process payroll journal entries, and perform payroll reconciliations. The Senior Payroll Specialist will also perform other reporting and reconciliations to assist with the goals of the accounting department and the broader business.
As the Senior Payroll Specialist, you will provide exceptional organizational and analytical strategies to help continue growth of our fast-paced company by mastering the payroll nuances of the US payroll and international payrolls (Bulgaria, Ireland, India, Panama, and UK). A-LIGN will depend on you as the Senior Payroll Specialist to support management through meticulous data audits, payroll processing tasks, and the performance of critical journal entries and reconciliations that underpin our financial integrity.
Reports toAccounting Manager
Pay ClassificationFull-Time, Exempt
Responsibilities- Execute payroll processing tasks for A-LIGN’s United States operations.
- Assist with international payrolls (Bulgaria, Ireland, India, Panama, and UK).
- Conduct regular audits of financial data to ensure completeness and accuracy across US payrolls
- Partner effectively with both internal departments and external partners to ensure the timeliness of payments and compliance with local regulations
- Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and other reporting tasks to support the goals of the accounting department
- Prepare documentation and reconciliations to support annual financial statement audits, benefit audits, and other regulatory reviews
- Adapt to changing business priorities in a fast-paced environment, identifying and solving problems to support the broader needs of the business
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics or relevant education and experience
EXPERIENCE
- At least 5 years of experience in payroll, including activities in support of:Standard Earnings, Non-standard earnings, Taxes, Benefits, Payments
- Preferred experience processingpayroll for multi-state employees
- Preferred experience with Workday and CloudPay
CERTIFICATIONS
- Currently possesses a/an certification required/ CPP Licensed preferred
SKILLS
- Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
- Excellent communication skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
- Competitive Bonus Structure
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Certification Reimbursement
- Personalized Career Coaching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
- Vacation Bonus
- Summer Hours
A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.
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A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent education and experience
- At least 5 years of payroll experience, including standard and non-standard earnings, taxes, benefits, and payments
- Payroll certification
- Experience processing payroll for multi-state employees
- Experience with Workday and CloudPay
- CPP certification
What We Do
A-LIGN is a technology-enabled security and compliance partner that helps global organizations take a strategic approach to confidently mitigate cybersecurity risks. Our breadth and depth of expertise and A-SCEND, our proprietary compliance management platform, enable you to assess against the leading cybersecurity compliance frameworks important to your business – with one partner. With A-LIGN as your guide, we bring you the people, process and platform you need to secure your summit, protect against future risks and build customer confidence so you can focus on elevating your business.
