Senior Payroll & Equity Specialist

Pantera Capital; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 141,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

401K plan

Generous time off

Parental leave

Wellness reimbursements

Professional development

Employee investing discount

Job summary

Wealthfront is hiring a Senior Payroll Administrator in Palo Alto, California. This role involves managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of payroll or accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and proficiency with payroll systems. The estimated salary ranges from $120,000 to $141,500 annually, plus equity and bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, 401K, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in payroll or related accounting/finance roles.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and accurate processing of semi-monthly payroll.
• Ensure compliance with tax jurisdictions for payroll processing.
• Perform year-end reports reconciliations and communicate with state agencies.

Skills

Payroll processing

U.S. GAAP compliance

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Proficiency in payroll systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Namely/ADP/Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

NetSuite

Job description

Wealthfront is hiring a Senior Payroll Administrator in Palo Alto, California. This role involves managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of payroll or accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and proficiency with payroll systems. The estimated salary ranges from $120,000 to $141,500 annually, plus equity and bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, 401K, and generous time off.