Payroll Manager

Summary

Join Aurora Solar as a Payroll Manager and take full ownership of payroll processes, ensuring compliance with all regulations. You will be responsible for accurate payroll processing, handling inquiries, and implementing new initiatives. This role requires 7+ years of payroll management experience, proficiency with multistate and global payroll processes, and strong understanding of payroll accounting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent communication skills. Aurora offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible PTO, parental leave, WFH stipend, coworking stipend, Energize Fridays, connectivity stipend, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Requirements

• 7+ years of payroll management experience
• Proficient with multistate and global payroll processes
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Proficiency with Workday and ADP
• Experience maintaining regulatory compliance, process documentation, and payroll policies
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively across functions and levels throughout the company
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with a big-picture strategic understanding
• Ability to manage ambiguity, and multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgency
• Hands-on, “Roll-up the sleeves” approach to accomplishing all necessary tasks
• Experience in handling confidential business matters and information with discretion

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of payroll processes and payroll accounting
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all federal, state, local, and international payroll regulations and tax filing requirements
• Full ownership of the payroll accounting for all payroll and payroll-related accounts
• Accurate payroll processing of employee pay, deductions, taxes, and one-time payments (bonuses, commissions, reimbursements, etc)
• Serve as a main point of contact for all payroll-related inquiries, issues, and new initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of NetSuite
• Assisting in various financial audits
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• CPP or other payroll professional certifications designation preferred, but not required
• CPA designation preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Flexible PTO - Take the time when you need it
• Parental Leave - 16 weeks with 100% base salary + gradual return to work
• WFH Stipend - An initial $500 (Non-engineers) or $750 (Engineering roles)
• Coworking Stipend - $300 / month if you prefer to be at a coworking facility near you
• Energize Fridays - Company-wide days to log off and recharge
• Connectivity Stipend - Up to $75 / month towards internet or phone
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Premiums are 100% covered for Aurorans and 90% for dependents