Payroll Analyst - High-Growth, Onsite with Equity

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

Job summary

C3 AI, located in Redwood City, California, is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our team onsite. You will handle semi-monthly US payroll across states, manage stock activities, and collaborate with HR on employee changes while ensuring SOX and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of US payroll experience in a high-growth software company, with strong Excel and communication skills.

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.
• Experience with NetSuite Payroll is a plus.

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, leaves and changes affecting payroll.
• Maintain payroll operations in compliance with company procedures and regulations.
• 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 including AP and GL.
• Act as the point of contact for payroll questions.
• Assist in ad hoc requests including audits and renewals.

Skills

US payroll processing

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

High-growth software experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field

Tools

NetSuite Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

C3 AI, located in Redwood City, California, is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our team onsite. You will handle semi-monthly US payroll across states, manage stock activities, and collaborate with HR on employee changes while ensuring SOX and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of US payroll experience in a high-growth software company, with strong Excel and communication skills.