Sr. Payroll Analyst

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

We're excited to announce a dynamic opportunity for a Sr. Payroll Analyst to join our growing team! This role offers the flexibility and convenience of fully remote work, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the United States.

The Sr. Payroll Analyst is responsible for accurately processing multi-state, biweekly payroll while ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role manages complex payroll activities including equity compensation, reconciliations, tax filings, and period-end close, and partners closely with Finance, PB&C, and IT to resolve issues and support audits.

The day-to-day

• Process multi-state, biweekly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full regulatory compliance.
• Process and reconcile equity compensation transactions reported as ordinary income through payroll, including year-to-date wage reconciliations.
• Review, audit, and validate payroll entries to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Review and respond to payroll-related correspondence, including tax notices and agency letters.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining new account registrations with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal payroll laws, tax filings, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with the General Ledger team on payroll reconciliations and investigate variances in a timely manner.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll close activities including vacation accruals.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and prepare ad hoc reports to support audits, management requests, and payroll-related projects.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll tax filings and reconciliations.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned, contributing to the overall success of the payroll function.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, Finance, or Accounting.
• 8+ years of relevant and progressive payroll experience with strong hands-on expertise in Multi state payroll regulations, wage and hour laws and tax requirements.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, ADP Vantage, ADP Smart Compliance, Workday and Oracle timekeeping systems.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of accounting, taxation, and finance concepts as it relates to payroll.
• Adaptable to a fast-changing work environment; able to deliver accurate and on-time payroll regardless of the circumstances.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement.

What will help you on the job

• Knowledge of tax requirements in all 50 States + Guam is preferred.
• CPP or FPC Certified is a plus.
• Familiarity with internal audits and SOX compliance.

Salary range

$83,000.00 - $131,500.00 / annually.

For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $103,500.00- $155,500.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.

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