Webflow

Payroll Accountant

Webflow

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Palo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Accurately process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, and deductions
  • Maintain payroll records in compliance with company policies and federal/state regulations
  • Validate proper calculation and remittance of payroll taxes and benefit contributions
  • Validate payroll journal entries for the general ledger
  • Generate payroll reports for management, finance, and compliance audits
  • Stay current with wage and hour laws, tax legislation, and reporting requirements
  • Support HR and management with employee payroll inquiries and provide timely resolutions
  • Assist with annual audits, W-2 processing, and year-end reporting
  • Perform other related duties as assigned; responsibilities may evolve to meet business needs

Requirements

  • 3+ years of progressive payroll accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA preferred, but not required
  • Understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and practices
  • Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Rippling, ADP, WorkDay) – practical experience with Rippling is a plus
  • Solid understanding of the U.S. federal and state payroll regulations, including wage and hour laws
  • Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and proficiency with modern accounting systems and ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, RAMP, Stampli)
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • On-site, 5 days per week in Palo Alto, California
  • Target start date: Immediately
Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
payroll processingpayroll accountingpayroll tax calculationW-2 processingfinancial reportinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingExcelGoogle SheetsU.S. GAAP
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsdetail-orientedability to meet deadlinescollaborative environmenttime managementemployee supportinquiry resolutionadaptabilitystrong work ethic
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA