Payroll Analyst
C3 AI· Finance
Redwood City, CA$78k - $99kfull-timePosted 1w ago
About the role
Payroll Analyst position based in Redwood City, CA, focused on processing multi-state US payroll, benefits administration, and close collaboration with HR and accounting to ensure compliant payroll operations in a high-growth software environment.
Responsibilities
- Process semi-monthly, multi state US payroll, including medical benefits, FSA, ESPP, 401(k) contributions and loans.
- Manage daily stock activities such as exercise and vesting.
- Work closely with HR team on employee matters including new hires, terminations, leave of absences and other changes that affect payroll.
- Maintain payroll operations by ensuring compliance with established company procedures and federal and state regulations.
- Prepare payroll journal entries and assist with GL account reconciliations for month-end close.
- Participate in quarterly reviews, annual audit, and SOX requests.
- Provide cross-functional support to the accounting team, including AP operations and GL, as business needs require.
- Act as the point of contact for payroll related questions and inquires.
- Assist in ad hoc requests including but not limited to 401(k) audit, worker’s comp audit, insurance renewals, benefits requests, and payroll cash flows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field.
- 3+ years of experience processing U.S. payroll.
- Experience working in a high-growth company, preferably in the software industry.
- Proficiency in daily tasks but also adaptable to changing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with NetSuite Payroll is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Skills
Required:Payroll processingStock administrationSOX/compliance
Nice to have:NetSuite Payroll
Benefits
- California Base Pay Range $78,000—$99,000 USD
- Excellent benefits, competitive compensation package and generous equity plan
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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