Manager, Payroll Administration

🕒 March 20

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧾 Payroll

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Wealthfront

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2011

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

☁️ SaaS

💰 $69.7M Convertible Note on 2022-09

Finance • Fintech • SaaS

Wealthfront is a financial technology company specializing in automated investment services and financial planning tools. It offers a range of services including automated bond ladders, cash management with a competitive annual percentage yield, and comprehensive long-term investment strategies utilizing diversified index funds. Wealthfront's platform is recognized for its ease of use and efficient automation in managing savings, investments, and retirement funds. The company's offerings include FDIC-insured cash accounts, advisory services, tax-loss harvesting, and personalized investment portfolios. Wealthfront aims to help individuals grow their wealth through accessible, low-cost financial solutions tailored to individual risk preferences and financial goals.

📋 Description

• Responsible for timely and accurate processing of the semi-monthly payroll, including the upload of payroll data, maintenance of personnel records, and processing of complex deductions such as levies and garnishments • Responsible for all equity-related payroll tasks, including the taxation of stock options, RSUs, and ESPP. Lead the payroll processing for tax mobility to ensure compliance with varying tax jurisdictions • Work closely with our payroll provider to ensure accurate tax returns. Prepare and review payroll and tax amendments, auditing the work performed by the payroll provider for accuracy • Perform comprehensive year-end reports reconciliations to ensure accuracy. Communicate directly with state agencies to resolve tax notices and inquiries • Responsible for payroll related audit requests. Perform large-scale data mapping to prepare specialized reports for senior management regarding payroll costs and tax liabilities • Responsible for payroll related journal entries and ensuring proper accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP • Research and resolve payroll-related issues and other payroll tasks, as requested

🎯 Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in payroll or related accounting/finance roles • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and compliance requirements • Hands-on experience with payroll systems (e.g., Namely/ADP/Dayforce preferred) • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, NetSuite, Bill.com, and Expensify (or similar systems) • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset • High ethical standards and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Enthusiasm for leveraging technology to improve business processes • Collaborative, customer-centric approach with a strong team orientation

🏖️ Benefits

• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. • Consulting with appropriate vendors and Human Strategy to resolve employee issues. • Collaborate with Human Strategy to streamline workflows, leveraging technology to enhance data integrity, automate manual tasks, and improve employee experience