Global Payroll Analyst
We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative team member to join the Sumo Payroll team and support our U.S. multi-state payroll operations. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll, maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, and contributing to general ledger reconciliation and payroll reporting. You will work closely with our Sr. Global Payroll Analyst, Manager of Global Payroll, and Human Resources team to align processes and responsibilities that support the company’s continued growth. Additionally, you will serve as a primary point of contact for internal U.S. payroll-related inquiries.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and process end-to-end US multi-state payroll on a semi-monthly basis using ADP Workforce Now.
- Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll tax laws, including withholding, unemployment and other reporting requirements.
- Manage and resolve tax notices, amendments, rate changes, and other payroll tax requirements using ADP SmartCompliance.
- Prepare semi-monthly payroll-related journal entries, reconcile monthly general ledger accounts, and variance analysis to support Finance month end close.
- Prepare and process end-to-end payroll processing across the APAC region monthly.
- Audit APAC payroll results received from third party vendors to ensure accurate and timely payments, and compliance with regional tax and labor laws.
- Support year-end payroll processes, including W-2 and other tax filings.
- Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll (i.e. 401(k) audit, worker’s compensation, internal financial audit).
- Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and third parties in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
- Partner cross functionally with HR, Accounting & Finance teams in administering payroll activities.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, and functions) to create, modify, and analyze payroll data.
- Maintain and update payroll process documentation as procedures evolve.
- Provide backup support to payroll team members to ensure continuity of operations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Education BA degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent years of experience
- CPP/ FPC certifications a plus
Desired Qualifications and Skills
- 3+ years of experience of full cycle US multi-state payroll experience with both exempt and non-exempt employees.
- 3+ years of experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or related payroll software (Workday, UKG, etc.)
- Strong accounting experience with journal entries and reconciliations.
- Experience with APAC payroll preferred.
- Experience with NetSuite preferred
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel skills including but not limited to Vlookup, SUMIF, Pivot table formulas
- Strong communication (written and verbal) skills and attention to detail
- Self-motivated, flexible, and ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment and work with a sense of urgency
- Strong system and data flow knowledge. Ability to learn and adapt to new process flows and software technologies.
- Team-oriented approach – can participate as an effective team member as well as work cross-functionally with other organizations.
About Us
Sumo Logic, Inc. empowers the people who power modern, digital business. Sumo Logic enables customers to deliver reliable and secure cloud-native applications through its Sumo Logic SaaS Analytics Log Platform, which helps practitioners and developers ensure application reliability, secure and protect against modern security threats, and gain insights into their cloud infrastructures. Customers worldwide rely on Sumo Logic to get powerful real-time analytics and insights across observability and security solutions for their cloud-native applications. For more information, visit www.sumologic.com.
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