PCG Talent Network ยท 21 hours ago
Senior Payroll Specialist - Hypergrowth AI Technology Company - Onsite
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPCG Talent Network is a hypergrowth AI technology company seeking a detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end U.S. payroll operations. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing, supporting month-end close, audits, and continuous process improvement.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Priya Sarkar
Responsibilities
Process full-cycle U.S. payroll (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly) for salaried and hourly employees
Calculate and validate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions to ensure payroll accuracy
Ensure precise calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and statutory deductions
Conduct comprehensive payroll audits and reconciliations, including pre- and post-payroll reviews
Prepare, review, and post payroll journal entries as part of the monthly close cycle
Reconcile payroll-related accounts, accruals, and liability balances (wages, taxes, benefits, garnishments)
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll close activities
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax and withholding requirements
Oversee payroll tax filings, payments, corrections, and year-end reporting (W-2, W-2C)
Administer and audit employee expense reports and reimbursements through SAP Concur
Reconcile expense reimbursements to payroll and general ledger accounts
Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll questions and issue resolution
Maintain strong internal controls and support SOX compliance and audit initiatives
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support payroll system enhancements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of hands-on experience in U.S. payroll processing
In-depth knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations, tax withholdings, and compliance standards
Demonstrated success in payroll audits, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
Practical experience using SAP Concur for expense and reimbursement management
Experience working with payroll platforms such as ADP, SAP Payroll, Workday, or Paychex
Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and complex formulas
Preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
Multi-state payroll processing experience
Background working in SOX-compliant and audit-driven environments
Experience within shared services or large, complex organizations
Company
PCG Talent Network
The PCG Talent team has served clients and candidates for over 20 years across finance, accounting, HR, sales/marketing, legal, and IT roles.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase