Payroll Accountant

Overview

GoEngineer is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to manage U.S. and Canadian payroll across three pay groups, partner with the Controller and HR teams, and support employee expense and travel platforms.

• Process end‑to‑end payroll (time review, earnings, deductions, taxes, retro/adjustments) for hourly, salaried, and commission pay groups.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and Canadian federal and provincial payroll regulations; stay current on statutory changes.
• Maintain payroll calendars, audit checklists, and SOPs for multi‑entity and cross‑border processing.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries; reconcile payroll liability accounts and resolve variances promptly.
• Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, status changes, benefits/deductions, and employee master data integrity.
• Support quarterly and year‑end filings (W‑2, 1099, T4, T4A) and partner with external providers as needed.
• Serve as a helpdesk resource for employees using Emburse (expense) and Egencia (travel), including basic troubleshooting, policy guidance, and escalations.
• Monitor exception queues and approval workflows in Emburse; liaise with Finance/HR to resolve discrepancies and improve automation rules.
• Track and report payroll KPIs (timeliness, accuracy, exceptions) and drive continuous process improvements.

• 3+ years of hands‑on, multi‑state payroll experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S. payroll rules (FLSA, multi‑state withholding, garnishments).
• Experience with expense reimbursement platforms (preferably Emburse) and familiarity with corporate travel platforms (e.g., Egencia).
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables).
• Exceptional accuracy, confidentiality, and customer‑service mindset with clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines; proactive in identifying and resolving issues.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience processing Canadian payroll (CRA remittances, provincial taxes, CPP/EI/QPP).
• Multi‑entity, multi‑state/province payroll exposure, including cross‑currency considerations.
• Experience with ERP/GL posting.
• Prior experience implementing or optimizing Emburse and/or Egencia workflows.
• Familiarity with major payroll systems and third‑party providers; experience with integrations to ERP/HRIS.

Full‑time, headquartered near Salt Lake City UT. Hybrid option available.

Salary range $55,000‑$70,000, commensurate with experience.

• Unlimited PTO program from day one.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, 100% vested day one.
• Choice of Traditional PPO or High Deductible Medical plans, plus FSA or HSA accounts.
• Generous HSA contribution and participation in the High Deductible Health Plan.
• Employer‑paid Life Insurance; optional Supplemental Life.
• Employer‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability benefits.
• Dental, Vision, and ancillary benefits.

GoEngineer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and respect our employees' unique experiences.