Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

We employ experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities, as well as technical specialists with extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, we look to hire intelligent and driven people who want to make an impact and grow their careers within a dynamic consulting firm. You will work together with our consultants to provide outstanding service to our clients and to achieve our vision as a pre-eminent engineering and scientific consulting firm. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!

Key statistics:

• 1100+ Team members
• 900+ Consultants
• 550+ Ph.D.s
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Payroll Manager for our Finance/Accounting group in our Menlo Park, CA office. You will report to the Vice President, Corporate Controller & Treasurer and will process the payroll for our U.S. based employees using ADP WorkForce Now. You will ensure that pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising a team of two payroll accountants
• Administering bi-weekly payroll and ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, taxes, and other deductions
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
• Preparing payroll journal entries including relevant accruals and reconcile payroll related accounts
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
• Ensuring compliance with internal control policies
• Facilitating audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Identifying and recommending updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures
• Overseeing and assisting with the process for U.S. payroll for all employees, including validation of all inputs to employee payroll files
• Assisting with preparing payroll journal entries for General Ledger and maintaining support for vacation, ESPP and other accrued payroll journal entries as appropriate, and preparing related account reconciliations
• Maintaining compliance with accounting policies, procedures and SOX controls for payroll and stock administration areas and assisting with external audits by providing supporting records and documentation
• Leading and/or assisting with ad-hoc projects as required

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, human resources or related field
• 10+ years of multi-state and international payroll experience for >500 employees
• Experience with supervising payroll process for both salaried and hourly employed staff
• Ability to act strategically and analytically with process and control discipline
• Experience supporting the administration of stock incentive plans
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient with ADP WorkForce Now
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 depending on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.