Payroll Analyst

C3.ai, Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

C3 AI, Redwood City, is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our onsite team. You will manage semi-monthly US payroll, stock activities, and HR-related payroll changes across multiple states.

You’ll ensure compliance, prepare journal entries for month-end, and support audits. Requires a BS in accounting/finance, 3+ years US payroll, and Excel; NetSuite Payroll is a plus. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field.
• 3+ years of experience processing U.S. payroll.
• Experience in a high-growth software company.
• Proficiency in daily tasks and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with NetSuite Payroll is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly, multi-state US payroll including medical benefits, FSA, ESPP, 401(k) contributions and loans.
• Manage daily stock activities such as exercise and vesting.
• Collaborate with HR on hires, terminations, leave of absences and payroll-impacting changes.
• Ensure payroll operations comply with company procedures and regulations (federal/state).
• Prepare payroll journal entries and assist with GL reconciliations for month-end close.
• Participate in quarterly reviews, annual audit, and SOX requests.
• Provide cross-functional support to accounting (AP, GL) as needed.
• Serve as the payroll contact for questions and ad hoc requests.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

NetSuite Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

C3 AI (NYSE: AI), is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise.Learn more at: C3 AI

C3 AI is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our team at our Redwood City offices. In this role, you will be highly involved in various aspects of the payroll processes and initiatives. We seek a hands-on, self-motivated individual with experience thriving in high-growth environments. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within our organization.

Please note that this position is full-time and located onsite at our Redwood City office.

Responsibilities:

• Process semi-monthly, multi state US payroll, including medical benefits, FSA, ESPP, 401(k) contributions and loans.
• Manage daily stock activities such as exercise and vesting.
• Work closely with HR team on employee matters including new hires, terminations, leave of absences and other changes that affect payroll.
• Maintain payroll operations by ensuring compliance with established company procedures and federal and state regulations.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and assist with GL account reconciliations for month-end close.
• Participate in quarterly reviews, annual audit, and SOX requests.
• Provide cross-functional support to the accounting team, including AP operations and GL, as business needs require.
• Act as the point of contact for payroll related questions and inquires.
• Assist in ad hoc requests including but not limited to 401(k) audit, worker’s comp audit, insurance renewals, benefits requests, and payroll cash flows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field.
• 3+ years of experience processing U.S. payroll.
• Experience working in a high-growth company, preferably in the software industry.
• Proficiency in daily tasks but also adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with NetSuite Payroll is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.

C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan.

$78,000 — $99,000 USD

C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and AffInative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics, including disabled and veteran status.

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