Viasat · 1 day ago
Sr. Payroll Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$83K/yr - $132K/yr
8+ years expViasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. They are seeking a Sr. Payroll Analyst who will be responsible for processing multi-state payroll while ensuring compliance with regulations, managing payroll activities, and collaborating with various teams to resolve issues.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
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