Join Plaid as a Payroll Accountant to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting compliance and accounting activities in a remote setting.
We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam.
- 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
- 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
- Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered.
- Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- 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.