Senior Payroll GL Accountant

Structure Therapeutics; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Structure Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Payroll/GL Accountant to own the payroll process and lead GL operations within the Finance team. You will act as the primary contact for payroll and payroll tax matters, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process excellence in a fast-growth environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with ADP TotalSource and NetSuite, strong US GAAP knowledge, and SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with direct payroll ownership preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ADP TotalSource and NetSuite.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations including multi-state withholding and equity compensation taxation.
• Experience with Equity Edge Online and understanding of equity reporting and payroll tax withholding.
• Proficient in US GAAP and payroll accounting principles; support month-end close and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills; highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end semi-monthly payroll process for US-based employees via ADP TotalSource.
• Coordinate payroll for EMEA with an international payroll provider.
• Process off-cycle payroll and equity-related taxable events.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and allocate costs by department.
• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts and assist month-end close.
• Review employee expense reports and synchronize with NetSuite.
• Support audits and provide PBC documentation for SOX testing.

Skills

Payroll processing

US GAAP

Excel

SOX compliance

multi-state payroll

communication

attention to detail

collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration (accounting concentration)

Tools

ADP TotalSource

NetSuite

Equity Edge Online

Job description

Structure Therapeutics develops life‑changing medicines for patients using advanced structure‑based and computational drug discovery technology. The company’s platform combines the latest advancements in visualization of molecular interactions, computational chemistry, and data integration to design orally available, superior small molecule medicines that overcome current limitations of biologic and peptide drugs. We are advancing a clinical‑stage pipeline of differentiated treatments focused on chronic diseases with high unmet need, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary conditions. Structure Therapeutics is led by an experienced group of international drug innovators and financed by top‑tier global life sciences investors. The company completed an initial public offering (IPO) in February 2023. With offices in California and Shanghai, Structure Therapeutics has the benefit of being at the center of life science innovation in both the US and China and capitalizing on the strengths of each geographic location.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a Senior Payroll/GL Accountant with strong expertise in Payroll and General Ledger (GL) operations to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll take full ownership of the payroll process, act as the primary point of contact for payroll and payroll tax matters and help streamline accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience in ADP TotalSource and NetSuite, thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, and is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and process excellence.

Job Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Own the end‑to‑end semi‑monthly payroll process for U.S.-based employees via ADP TotalSource, and coordinate payroll for our EMEA employees with an international payroll provider
• Process off‑cycle payroll, including taxable event reporting for equity transactions (e.g., RSU vesting, stock option exercises, ESPP)
• Monitor and resolve payroll tax issues, ensuring accurate withholding, reporting, and compliance across jurisdictions
• Strengthen internal controls surrounding the payroll process to maintain SOX compliance

Journal Entries & Month-end Close

• Prepare monthly payroll journal entries, including detailed department and time allocation, ensuring accurate payroll cost distribution across the organization
• Contribute to the monthly period‑end close by reconciling payroll‑related balance sheet accounts and verifying accuracy and completeness

Expense Review

• Review employee expense report coding in Ramp prior to synchronization with NetSuite

Accounting Operations & Collaboration

• Partner with Finance and HR teams to support the payroll and monthly close process and implement efficiency and accuracy improvements
• Support general ledger tasks, such as preparing cash journal entries, bank account reconciliations, and others as needed
• Coordinate and provide PBC (Prepared by Client) documentation to external auditors in support of SOX testing, quarterly and annual financial audits

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (with an accounting concentration)

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with direct payroll ownership preferred
• Hands‑on experience with ADP TotalSource and NetSuite
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, including multi‑state withholding, equity compensation taxation, and year‑end reporting (e.g., W-2, 941s)
• Experience with Equity Edge Online and understanding of equity reporting and related payroll tax withholding and compliance requirements
• Proficient in US GAAP and payroll accounting principles; Proven experience supporting month‑end close and account reconciliations
• Familiarity with SOX compliance
• Advanced Excel skills a must
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive in identifying process improvements
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally

Travel Required

This position is primarily based in the San Francisco Bay Area and requires little to no travel. Travel may be required on an occasional basis for meetings, training, or company events.

Structure Therapeutics Inc. is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.

Structure Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $114,000-$140,000. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.

At Structure, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance‑based equity. Structure Therapeutics also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, unlimited PTO, and a number of paid holidays including winter shutdown.