Senior Payroll Specialist

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Company Overview At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. we provide services that assist all companies around the world to defend, protect, and govern their most sensitive data. We are expanding our next generation of cloud-based solutions that will literally change the way people work.We hire the best people in the business to:Build and enhance our proven security platformBlend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architectureAnalyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intelCollaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challengesWe are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner. We are devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people.That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People.  Proofpoint The Role Proofpoint is looking to hire an exceptional Senior Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team.  We are looking for a driven, highly motived, pro-active, detail oriented professional with exceptional customer service skills to join us.  The right candidate will provide accuracy in payroll processing and provide timely and accurate financial reporting. This position will impact a rapidly growing organization and offers career development opportunities.  This role will report to the Payroll Manager.Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in:Start to completion processing of US, Canada and Saipan payroll using ADP Workforce NowEnsures monthly payroll operation meets/exceeds the business service standards and is within the required deadlines. Time and Attendance Processing with Workday HCM, interfacing with ADP Workforce Now for bi-weekly payroll processingProcessing manual checks, adjustments, LOA’s, amendmentsEnsures appropriate employee tax profiles are set up accurately, compensation amounts and deductions are calculated and applied to the various earnings types and accounts correctly.Handling and responding to tax and garnishment agency inquiries.Data Integration feeds which include information audit of Workday HCM system interfacing with ADP Workforce Now Payroll to ensure data integrity, as well as feeds to FSA, HSA & 401K plan vendors; identifies discrepancies.Provides timely support for external departments and employee related payroll questions and inquiries.Ensuring all payroll related tax filings are done timely and accurately, including the setup of new accounts with various federal and state and local agencies to maintain compliance.Preparing GL entries, account reconciliations and accrualsMonth/Quarter/Year-End reconciliation of payroll, FSA, HSA & 401k, and stock transactionsYear-End audit of the Wage & Tax Registers for accurate W2 processingDocuments payroll processes and business proceduresMay assist with audits of internal records, tax filings and related documentation.Participate in special projects, annual 401k & Workers’ Compensation and True Up processes.Contributes to third party payroll system implementations and upgrades.QualificationsBS/BA degree, with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance8+ years of experience processing payroll both domestically and in a global environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization both internally and externally. Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and critical thinkingAbility to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail CPP preferred, but not required.Payroll Accounting experience a plusExperience with payroll implementations Extensive working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now for US and CanadaWorking knowledge of Workday HCM and Workday TimekeepingGood working knowledge of Microsoft business suite, specifically well experienced in Excel. Why ProofpointProtecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success.  We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.  We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtPFPT#LI-AN2If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.Base Pay Ranges:SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:Base Pay Range: 87,900.00 - 128,920.00 USDCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:Base Pay Range: 71,025.00 - 104,170.00 USDAll other cities and states excluding those listed above:Base Pay Range: 64,950.00 - 95,260.00 USD