Sr. Payroll Accountant - Compliance & Indirect Tax

5 - 10 years

5 - 9 Lacs

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Job Description

 
  • Facilitates and completes the monthly/quarterly/annual financial close activities including payroll journals and reconciliation.
  • Analyzes GL activity to ensure proper classification of payroll related transactions.
  • Assists in end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state and international workforce - UK,Mexico,Canada and US.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and labor laws.
  • Collaborate with People Ops and Finance to maintain accurate employee data and benefits deductions.
  • Oversee 3 rd -party preparation and filing of payroll tax returns and ensure timely remittance of payroll taxes.
  • Support internal and external audits with documentation and analysis.
  • Assist with equity compensation reporting and compliance (e.g., ISO/NSO, ERS).
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline payroll and tax workflows.
  • Maintain and improve internal controls and documentation for payroll and tax processes.
  • Partner cross-functionally to support business expansion into new states or countries.
  • Other projects as needed

Indirect Tax Support

  • Monitor and support sales tax, use tax, and other indirect tax obligations across jurisdictions.
  • Ensure accurate tax treatment of products and services, especially for SaaS and digital goods.
  • Coordinate with external tax advisors and software tools (e.g., Avalara, Anrok) to ensure timely filings and remittances.
  • Reconcile indirect tax accounts and support month-end close processes.
  • Stay current on changes in indirect tax laws and regulations affecting the tech industry.

Desired Requirements:

  • Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in payroll and tax accounting, preferably in a tech or high-growth environment.
  • Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, payroll tax compliance, and indirect tax regulations for UK,Mexico,Canada and US.
  • Experience with modern payroll and HRIS platforms (e.g. ADP, Workday).
  • Familiarity with indirect tax tools (e.g., Avalara, Anrok) is a plus.
  • Advanced Excel skills and comfort with large datasets and reconciliations.
  • Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
  • CPP certification and/or experience with international payroll or tax is a bonus.

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