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Senior Payroll Analyst

FloQast - San Jose, CA, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-10-06

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Salary: USD 90,000 - 140,000 / annual

FloQast, a leading accounting transformation platform trusted by over 3,000 accounting teams including Snowflake, Twilio, and Instacart, is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to own payroll operations for US and Canada employees. This is a hands-on role requiring deep expertise in UKG Pro (UltiPro) HRIS and payroll processing. Key Responsibilities: - Process multi-state US and Canadian payroll accurately and on time, including bi-weekly payrolls, off-cycle payments, and manual checks - Serve as in-house expert for UKG Pro payroll and Workforce Management Dimensions, including configuration, troubleshooting, and vendor support coordination - Review and simplify current UKG setup, replacing manual workarounds with sustainable, well-controlled processes - Write and maintain clear payroll procedures and documentation to enable continuity and knowledge transfer - Act as primary point of contact for international payroll providers (UK, Australia, Germany, India): review inputs/outputs, reconcile results, ensure timely and accurate payments - Perform payroll-to-general ledger reconciliation with Accounting each cycle and support audit/compliance requests - Maintain strong payroll controls including approvals, access management, and separation of duties - Record and process employee changes (leaves of absence, salary changes, reporting changes) - Ensure new hire and termination data flows correctly from HRIS into payroll - Manage state tax registrations, ongoing tax filings, and maintain accurate employee tax profiles - Collaborate with Benefits and HR Business Partners on deductions, open enrollment, and payroll-related processes - Work with HRIS Manager to optimize UKG functionality - Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion - Train and back up team members as payroll function grows Requirements: - 5 to 7+ years of hands-on payroll experience, with at least 3 years processing payroll in UKG Pro (UltiPro) - Experience processing multi-state US payroll and Canadian payroll - Experience supporting or coordinating international payrolls with outside providers - Experience in a growing company with 700+ employees across multiple countries - Comfort running payroll independently, including troubleshooting mid-cycle issues - Experience documenting processes and improving/cleaning up existing payroll setups - Strong understanding of payroll tax, compliance, and internal controls - BS/BA in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (preferred) - CPP certification (preferred) - Strong Excel skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and G-Suite - Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight, recurring deadlines - Clear written and verbal communication with collaborative, helpful attitude - High integrity and track record of protecting confidential information - Sense of ownership and pride in accuracy Note: Visa sponsorship is not available. Role requires 3 days per week in-office presence, subject to change based on team and business needs.

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