Payroll Associate

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Payroll Associate processing U.S., Canadian, and international payroll for ExtraHop, a network security and detection company. Managing reconciliations, compliance, reporting, and year-end tax forms.

Responsibilities:

  • Process semi-monthly payroll for U.S. multi-state, Canada, and international employees while ensuring compliance with country, federal, and state regulations
  • Review and verify timesheets, earnings, and deductions
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries, explain payroll matters, and resolve issues promptly
  • Collaborate with HR to process new hires, terminations, and compensation adjustments
  • Maintain payroll records and ensure data accuracy
  • Prepare payroll reconciliations for benefits
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations
  • Assist with year-end reporting, system upgrades, and process improvements
  • Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts between the accounting and payroll systems
  • Identify and explain month-to-month and quarter-to-quarter payroll account variances
  • Keep payroll policies and flowcharts current
  • Generate and analyze payroll reports for finance, tax filings, and compliance audits
  • Lead year-end payroll activities, including preparing and distributing W-2s or other tax forms and completing year-end reconciliations

Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree or 2+ years of payroll experience
  • Working knowledge of payroll laws and regulations
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • In-depth understanding of payroll processes
  • Ability to process accurate data while meeting deadlines
  • Ability to handle confidential information
  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees, HR, Finance, and external agencies
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
  • Experience with payroll systems such as UKG preferred
  • Experience processing multi-state, Canadian, or international payroll is a plus

Benefits:

  • Annual performance-based discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Stock option grants
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective Day 1
  • 401(k) with employer match or pension where applicable
  • Flexible PTO
  • Parental leave
  • Sick time prorated based on date of hire
  • Federal holidays (US only)
  • 3 days of paid volunteer time
  • FSA and dependent care accounts, where applicable
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), where applicable
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Pet insurance (US only)
  • Hybrid and remote work model