Interim Payroll Accountant

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Accountant to support payroll accounting activities for our US and Canadian entities. This is not a payroll processing role—instead, you will focus on journal entries, account reconciliations, and participation in close activities while working closely with Finance and HR teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness in payroll-related accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform payroll accounting activities for U.S. and Canada entities, including:
• Preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Reconciliation of payroll-related accounts.
• Supporting month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Accurate recording of payroll expenses and related liabilities.
• Partner with Accounting on variance analysis and reporting.
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency and automation.
• Leverage technology to enhance accuracy; experience with AI-based automation considered a strong differentiator.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll-related accounting issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of payroll accounting experience (US and Canada exposure preferable).
• Proficient in UKG Pro/Ultipro, required.
• Proficient in SAP, preferred.
• Strong understanding of general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of payroll accounting experience (US and Canada exposure preferable).
• Proficient in UKG Pro/Ultipro, required.
• Proficient in SAP, preferred.
• Strong understanding of general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and tight deadlines.

Skills

• Experience with UKG Pro/Ultipro.
• Experience with SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with AI-based automation (a strong differentiator).
• Collaborative and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.

• Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).

Pay

Pay Rate Range: $70/hr-$80/hr

Schedule

Up to 2 days on-site Santa Clara, CA

Duration: 6+ months