Senior Payroll Specialist

A-LIGN; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, Dental, Vision

Employer-paid Life/Disability

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Competitive Bonus Structure

Home Office Reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Career Coaching

Paid Time Off

Office Closure December 25-January 1

Vacation Bonus

Summer Hours

Job summary

A-LIGN is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist in Tampa, FL to manage multi-state US payrolls and support international payrolls (Bulgaria, Ireland, India, Panama, UK). The role includes audits, journal entries, and reconciliations to ensure financial integrity.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience, familiarity with Workday and CloudPay, and a CPP certification is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or relevant education and experience.
• At least 5 years of payroll experience including US multi-state processing and related activities.
• CPP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute payroll processing tasks for US operations.
• Assist with international payrolls (Bulgaria, Ireland, India, Panama, UK).
• Conduct regular audits of financial data for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and other reporting tasks.
• Prepare documentation to support audits and regulatory reviews.
• Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Deadline management

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related experience

Tools

Workday

CloudPay

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Payroll Specialist will process multi-state payrolls in the United States and the associated activities such as processing 401k files, coordinating payroll tax filings and system setup for multi-state taxes. In addition, the Senior Payroll Specialist will conduct benefit internal audits, create and process payroll journal entries, and perform payroll reconciliations. The Senior Payroll Specialist will also perform other reporting and reconciliations to assist with the goals of the accounting department and the broader business.

The Senior Payroll Specialist will process multi-state payrolls in the United States and the associated activities such as processing 401k files, coordinating payroll tax filings and system setup for multi-state taxes. In addition, the Senior Payroll Specialist will conduct benefit internal audits, create and process payroll journal entries, and perform payroll reconciliations. The Senior Payroll Specialist will also perform other reporting and reconciliations to assist with the goals of the accounting department and the broader business. As the Senior Payroll Specialist, you will provide exceptional organizational and analytical strategies to help continue growth of our fast-paced company by mastering the payroll nuances of the US payroll and international payrolls (Bulgaria, Ireland, India, Panama, and UK). A-LIGN will depend on you as the Senior Payroll Specialist to support management through meticulous data audits, payroll processing tasks, and the performance of critical journal entries and reconciliations that underpin our financial integrity.

Reports to

Accounting Manager

Pay Classification

Full-Time, Exempt

Responsibilities

• Execute payroll processing tasks for A-LIGN's United States operations.
• Assist with international payrolls (Bulgaria, Ireland, India, Panama, and UK).
• Conduct regular audits of financial data to ensure completeness and accuracy across US payrolls
• Partner effectively with both internal departments and external partners to ensure the timeliness of payments and compliance with local regulations
• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and other reporting tasks to support the goals of the accounting department
• Prepare documentation and reconciliations to support annual financial statement audits, benefit audits, and other regulatory reviews
• Adapt to changing business priorities in a fast-paced environment, identifying and solving problems to support the broader needs of the business

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics or relevant education and experience

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in payroll, including activities in support of:Standard Earnings, Non-standard earnings, Taxes, Benefits, Payments
• Preferred experience processing payroll for multi-state employees
• Preferred experience with Workday and CloudPay

Certifications

• Currently possesses a/an certification required/ CPP Licensed preferred

Skills

• Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
• Excellent communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Competitive Bonus Structure
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Personalized Career Coaching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
• Vacation Bonus
• Summer Hours

About A-LIGN

A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.

A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply!