Payroll Accountant Job at Robert Half (Foster City)

Payroll Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Foster City

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are hiring skilled contractors interested in supporting a dynamic organization’s payroll and finance team. This role offers a chance to contribute to daily operations while streamlining payroll processes and ensuring financial accuracy. This role is hybrid (3-4 days onsite) with some possibilities of 5 days per week during the close cycle. Our client is growing in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space and is growing their client book.

Job Responsibility:

Manage semi-monthly payroll cycles for U.S. staff using ADP workforce now
Validate employee deductions for 401(k), HSA, and FSA programs each pay period
Complete payroll reconciliations for general ledger accounts, including paid time off, bonuses, accruals, liabilities, and benefit expenses as part of monthly closing
Record and reconcile payroll entries in NetSuite
Handle quarterly equity grants for employees and process share exercises, ensuring accurate tax withholdings for reporting
Work alongside accounts payable to verify vendor invoices in NetSuite and employee spending reports in Expensify
Maintain working knowledge of state and federal tax regulations covering wages, garnishments, benefits, leaves of absence, retirement accounts, and relocation aid
Address any payroll tax correspondence and inquiries
Facilitate registration for tax and unemployment insurance in new states when needed
Audit quarterly and annual payroll tax submissions generated by ADP
Assist auditors with requests tied to payroll and accounting duties during annual review
Tackle special projects as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum two years’ experience in payroll and accounting, including stock administration
Strong grasp of payroll operations and relevant wage/tax guidelines
Analytical thinker with solid troubleshooting abilities
ADP Workforce Now and NetSuite are highly desired
Self-driven, able to adapt and prioritize in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines
Quick to learn new tools and systems
Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and other software tools
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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