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Senior Payroll Specialist
Location
Texas
Posted
13 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Payroll Specialist
Tekmetric
• Own End-to-End Payroll Execution • Lead semi-monthly and monthly payroll cycles across multiple U.S. states, including international contractor payments • Ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations • Ensure Payroll Accuracy, Controls, and Compliance • Review payroll registers, validate inputs (earnings, deductions, benefits), and audit changes prior to final submission • Maintain strong internal controls and documentation to support audit readiness • Stay current on evolving payroll regulations and ensure compliance across jurisdictions • Own Payroll Accounting & GL Integration • Prepare and review payroll journal entries, ensuring accurate posting to NetSuite • Reconcile all payroll-related balance sheet accounts (wages, taxes, benefits, 401k, accruals, etc.) on a monthly basis • Ensure payroll activity ties cleanly to the general ledger and supports an accurate and timely close • Manage Complex Payroll Scenarios • Accurately process bonuses, commissions, variable compensation, retroactive adjustments, and corrections • Calculate and record payroll accruals (bonuses, PTO, commissions) with a strong understanding of timing and financial impact • Partner Cross-Functionally • Collaborate closely with People & Culture to maintain accurate employee data, benefits, and withholdings • Partner with Accounting and FP&A to support financial reporting, accruals, and variance analysis • Drive Systems Optimization & Process Improvement • Support and improve payroll system integrations (Rippling & NetSuite), ensuring data flows accurately and efficiently • Identify opportunities to automate workflows, strengthen controls, and improve payroll operations as the company scales • Support Audit & Year-End Processes • Prepare payroll-related documentation and reconciliations for audits and internal reviews • Support year-end activities, including W-2 processing, 1095-C reporting, and tax filings
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including full ownership of payroll processing in a multi-state environment
- Experience in a SaaS or high-growth company, with exposure to variable compensation structures (bonuses, commissions, etc.)
- Deep understanding of U.S. payroll compliance (federal, state, and local regulations)
- Strong understanding of how payroll impacts the general ledger and financial statements
- Proven experience preparing payroll journal entries and performing account reconciliations
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability
- Ability to operate independently and take full ownership of the payroll function
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset
- Effective communicator who can partner cross-functionally with P&C and F&A
- Systems-savvy with a focus on process improvement and automation.
Benefits
- Enjoy the flexibility of remote work
- Competitive base salaries that reflect your value.
- Generous Paid Time Off, because we know you do your best work when you're well-rested.
- Support for every stage of life—with paid maternity, parental bonding, and medical leave for you or your loved ones.
- Comprehensive health benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage. For employee only, we offer plans that cover 100% of premiums and we cover 50% of costs for families.
- Prioritizing your mental health: get free, confidential counseling through our partnership with BetterHelp.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match on contributions up to 6% - so your future self will thank you.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) to make your money go further.
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for added peace of mind.
- Wellness on your terms: get up to $60/month toward fitness, mental health, or almost anything that helps you feel your best.
- After one year of employment, enjoy a $300 home office setup bonus to help make your space work for you.
- Keep growing with support for continuing education - we’re invested in your development.
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