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Payroll Accountant

Job in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listing for: Nutanix
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Payroll, Financial Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Payroll Administrator to support end-to-end payroll processing for employees across the United States and Canada. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with ADP and Workday
, strong knowledge of multi‑state and provincial U.S. and Canadian payroll regulations, and a commitment to delivering accurate, confidential, and exceptional payroll services.

This role requires a proactive professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, manages multiple priorities effectively, and collaborates closely with HR, Finance, and business partners.

Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing
  • Process bi‑weekly and semi‑monthly payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees using ADP and Workday.
  • Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and special payments.
  • Review and validate timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies with managers and employees.
  • Maintain payroll schedules, processing calendars, and deadlines.
Compliance & Reporting
  • Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations in the U.S. and Canada.
  • Prepare and reconcile payroll reports and year‑end documents, including W‑2s, T4s, and Records of Employment (ROEs).
  • Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and responding to inquiries.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates to payroll practices as needed.
Systems & Data Management
  • Maintain payroll and employee records in ADP and Workday, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Assist with payroll system updates, testing, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
  • Partner with HR and Finance to maintain data integrity across systems.
Employee Support
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, deductions, timekeeping, and payroll policies.
  • Provide outstanding customer service and resolve payroll issues in a timely manner.
  • Escalate complex payroll matters appropriately and recommend solutions.
Qualifications Required
  • 5+ years of payroll experience, including U.S. and Canadian payroll processing.
  • Experience processing multi‑state payroll.
  • Proficiency with A
    DP Workforce Now or comparable A
    DP payroll platforms
    .
  • Experience using Workday Payroll modules.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, taxes, compliance, and reporting.
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

    Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are important.
  • Experience processing Canadian payroll and multi‑province payroll.
  • CPP, FPC, or equivalent payroll certification.
  • Experience supporting audits and year‑end payroll activities.
  • LATAM experience would be a plus.
Preferred Attributes
  • Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
  • Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative approach.
  • Strong partnership skills with HR, Finance, and Operations teams.
What Success Looks Like
  • Accurate and timely payroll processing.
  • High standards of compliance and audit readiness.
  • Exceptional employee service and responsiveness.
  • Strong collaboration across departments.
  • Continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls.

Join our team and help ensure a seamless payroll experience for employees across the United States and Canada.

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