[Hiring] Payroll Accountant @Plaid

Role Description

You will support the accurate and timely processing of Plaid's semi-monthly U.S. payroll while contributing to international payroll activities. Reporting to the Payroll & Stock Administration Manager, you will own key payroll accounting and compliance activities, respond to employee questions, and partner cross-functionally to resolve payroll issues. You will also help improve documentation, controls, and workflows as Plaid's payroll operations continue to scale.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly U.S. payroll and support international payroll activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Review payroll inputs, changes, and reports for completeness and accuracy; research and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Manage garnishments, payroll tax notices, and related compliance activities in partnership with internal teams and external providers.
• Own the payroll inbox and provide timely, clear, and empathetic support to employees.
• Partner with the People team to coordinate leaves of absence, time reporting, benefit deductions, and compensation changes.
• Prepare payroll journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end close.
• Support 401(k), Workers' Compensation, financial statement, and other payroll-related audits.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and document key payroll processes and controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across payroll operations.
• Build trusted partnerships across Accounting, Finance, People, Legal, and external payroll vendors.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of payroll experience, including hands-on processing of multi-state U.S. payroll.
• Experience using Workday Payroll.
• Payroll accounting experience, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and the ability to research and resolve compliance questions.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience partnering across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance, NetSuite, or Canada and EU payrolls.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered.
• Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location.
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.