Ooma is hiring a
Payroll Specialist

Summary

Join Ooma's team as a Payroll Specialist and contribute to creating powerful communication experiences through our cloud-based platform. As a key member of the payroll team, you will be responsible for preparing semi-monthly payrolls, processing off-cycle payrolls, and resolving discrepancies found in reconciliations.

Requirements

• 3-5 years practical payroll work experience required
• Hands on experience with ADP Workforce Now and NetSuite required. Solid understanding of all federal/state wage and hour laws related to payroll including garnishments, benefits, leave of absence, 401k, FSA and taxes
• Experience with payroll accounting including journal entries and account reconciliation preferred
• Exposure to RSUs, Non-Qualified Stock Options and ISO’s
• Strong people skills and the ability to discreetly handle confidential information
• Ability to understand payroll issues, demonstrate resourcefulness and resolve problems and manage multiple projects in a timely manner
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills to research and resolve inquiries and respond in a timely manner
• Organizational skills: task prioritization and effective time management. Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet time sensitive deadlines
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written & verbal
• Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel (ability to perform pivots, V-lookups and other functions)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare the U.S. semi-monthly payroll for both exempt and nonexempt employees
• Prepare and process payroll to ensure accurate, timely processing of payroll in compliance with Company's policies and procedures and with federal, state, and local tax regulations. Prepare and process off cycle payroll as needed
• Perform audits prior to payroll transmission and resolve discrepancies found in reconciliations
• Prepare payroll related journal entries and reconciliations. Document and update the payroll procedures
• Support external financial audit
• Ad hoc requests related to payroll reporting from accounting, stock plan administration, HR, and other functional groups
• Maintain awareness of changes in laws and regulations that impact payroll
• Special project participation (i.e. Audits and Quarterly Government Reports)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for you and eligible dependents HMO's, a PPO, or HDHP (including HSA, which Ooma helps fund)
• Income Protection Benefits (Basic Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-term disability)
• Commuter benefits
• 401k & employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible vacation, sick days, as well as corporate holidays observed
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Balance benefits with Travel assistance services and Identity theft and will preparation services