Senior Payroll Analyst

At Docker, we make app development easier so developers can focus on what matters. Our remote-first team spans the globe, united by a passion for innovation and great developer experiences. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker is the #1 tool for building, sharing, and running apps—trusted by startups and Fortune 100s alike. We’re growing fast and just getting started. Come join us for a whale of a ride!What We Are Looking for:We are seeking a hardworking, organized individual to join our team to fill our Payroll Analyst position. This position will support Docker’s rapid growth, and will be working cross-functionally with HR, FP&A, and Benefits, to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions and posting of payroll expense and liabilities into Netsuite for General Ledger reporting. This is a remote position in line with Docker’s remote-first business model.This is a great opportunity to assist in the evolution of Docker’s Payroll operations into the future as you will be an integral contributor to the design and upkeep of our policies and processes in the improvement and maintenance of our payroll management platform.What You Will Be Doing:Assist and eventually lead in processing our US multi-state and Global payroll on a semi-monthly and monthly payroll frequencyAddress inquiries from employees, 3rd party administrators, other departments, and various agencies concerning payroll, ensuring high customer satisfaction.Own payroll month-end close activities, including preparing and reviewing payroll journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliationsProcess and confirm all personnel transactions such as new hires, terminations, leave of absence, employee benefit deductions, withholding tax, garnishments, one time payments, and other payroll related transactions in the payroll system.Submit payroll changes to our international payroll providers, then review and approve global payroll for final processing.Payroll related Benefits Administration including Worker’s Comp, 401K, Section 125, and other voluntary employee related benefits.Provide payroll funding breakdown for the invoices submitted for our EOR payroll (Employer of Record).Oversee all federal, state, and local payroll filing and compliance requirementsResearch, understand, and implement new rules and tax regulations pertaining to payroll and equity programs to meet all statutory reporting and compliance requirements, including but not limited to, local tax registrations and compliance with payroll taxesEstablish strong relationships with our third-party processing provider for all non-US payroll, ensuring compliance with country and local requirements.Manage, implement, document, and improve internal controls and best practices associated with the payroll processesAssist with our annual financial auditsDrive and participate in ad-hoc business projects, as necessaryQualifications:4+ years of full-cycle payrollStrong knowledge of statutory and regulatory payroll processes and internal controlsStrong understanding of month-end close, financial statements, and financial statement audit conceptsStrong understanding of accounting concepts as it relates to payroll processing and recording in the GLAbility to work autonomously and as a team member, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in an agile, often ambiguous, environment under pressureExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience multitasking and prioritizing to meet deadlinesExcellent communication skills, and ability to express complex issues and recommendations to management and external contactsAbility to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretionAbility to proactively seek out potential issues, address them, and drive best practices.Experience using accounting systems: Netsuite, payroll (ADP and BambooHR are preferred),Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite ApplicationsAdvanced Excel skills (v-Lookup, pivot tables, etc.)Experience in a fast-paced Software as a Service (SaaS) environment is a plusExperience with equity based compensation administration is a plusPlease note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.In the first month, you will be expected toAssist in preparing the semi-monthly and monthly payrollLearn Docker’s culture and methodologies.Begin to get acclimated to month-end financial close processesIn the first three months, you will be expected toPrepare semi-monthly and monthly payrollAssist in preparing monthly workpapers for month-end closeAssist in leading automation efforts within the department to gain efficienciesIn the first year, you will be expected toPrepare month-end financial close workpapersBe a trusted partner in the Company to assist with payroll-related questions/concernsWork collaboratively with various functions to drive efficiencies and improvements to the payroll processWe use Covey as part of our hiring and / or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT. As part of the evaluation process we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 13, 2024.Please see the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here.PerksFreedom & flexibility; fit your work around your lifeDesignated quarterly Whaleness DaysHome office setup; we want you comfortable while you work16 weeks of paid Parental leaveTechnology stipend equivalent to $100 net/monthPTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoyQuarterly, company-wide hackathonsTraining stipend for conferences, courses and classesEquity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the companyDocker SwagMedical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by countryDocker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.#LI-REMOTE

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