# Accounting Operations and Payroll Manager

**Company:** [Decagon](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/decagon)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $160k – $200k/yr
**Experience:** 6+ years
**Skills:** Payroll Processing, Multi-State Payroll, Payroll Compliance, Tax Regulations, Payroll Reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expense Management, Month-End Close, Gl Coding
**Posted:** 2026-06-09

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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

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