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Accounting Operations and Payroll Manager

160k – 200kSan Francisco, CAFinance & AccountingOnsite6+ YOE
Summary

Own end-to-end payroll, AP, AR, and expense operations for a high-growth AI startup. Requires 6-8 years of U.S. multi-state payroll experience with strong compliance and process-building skills.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end global payroll processing for accuracy and compliance, including management of new hires, terminations, bonuses, and other variable compensation
  • Perform payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit support while maintaining strong process documentation and internal controls
  • Administer end-to-end business travel and expense operations including corporate card management, expense report review, policy enforcement, and travel vendor relationships ensuring compliance, accurate GL coding, timely reimbursement, and monthly T&E reporting and variance analysis
  • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely processing, accurate coding, and proper approvals while proactively managing vendor payments, cash application, and aging reports
  • Lead month-end close activities across payroll, AP, and AR, including accruals and reconciliations
  • Partner cross-functionally with People and Finance to support headcount growth and identify opportunities to improve automation and system efficiency across all owned functions

Requirements

  • 6-8 years of progressive payroll experience, with full ownership of U.S. payroll
  • Strong experience managing multi-state U.S. payroll in a high-growth or dynamic environment
  • Deep knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and reporting requirements
  • Experience working closely with HR / People and Finance teams
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to independently reconcile and resolve discrepancies
  • A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with comfort operating in a fast-moving startup environment

Nice-to-Haves

  • Have worked in a hyper growth company
  • Some exposure to or familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or business travel and expense operations

Compensation & Benefits

  • $160,000 - $200,000 + equity
  • Take what you need vacation policy
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
  • Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
  • Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
  • Parental Leave
  • Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
  • Daily lunches and snacks in the office
Skills
Payroll ProcessingMulti-state PayrollPayroll ComplianceTax RegulationsPayroll ReconciliationsAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableExpense ManagementMonth-end CloseGL Coding
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