Senior Payroll Specialist (Contract) at Platform Science

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Transportation, IoT, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred
5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, including multi-state processing and payroll accounting
Advanced knowledge of ADP Workforce Now required; experience integrating payroll data with financial systems preferred
Demonstrated understanding of payroll tax, wage & hour laws, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Intermediate Excel proficiency
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential a plus

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end processing of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls in ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all U.S. entities
Validate and reconcile time, earnings, deductions, benefits, and tax data to ensure payroll integrity
Maintain employee data in ADP, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and tax setups
Collaborate with People Operations, Accounting, and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and proper GL integration
Prepare and reconcile payroll-related journal entries, support month-end close, and assist with payroll variance analysis
Manage reporting and compliance requirements, including wage and hour laws, tax filings, and annual W-2 issuance
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and reconciliations
Partner with the People Operations team to process payroll accurately for employees on leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable leave laws
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency
Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll regulations and trends

Skills

ADP Workforce Now

Payroll Processing

Payroll Reconciliation

Compliance

Employee Data Management

Tax Setup

GL Integration

Platform Science

Fleet management solutions for large operators

About Platform Science

Platform Science offers a configurable open platform for the transportation industry, focusing on telematics and fleet management solutions. Their products include a connected vehicle platform, mobile device management, and a fleet management portal, which help large fleet operators transition from outdated systems to more advanced technology. These tools enable fleet operators to manage mobile devices and applications, monitor operations, and ensure safety and maintenance through a single portal. Unlike competitors, Platform Science emphasizes ease of use and quick deployment, making it accessible for clients. The goal is to enhance efficiency, improve the driver experience, and provide future-proof solutions for fleet management.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$350.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Risks

Emerging IoT fleet management startups increase competition in the market.

Economic downturns may reduce investment in fleet management technologies.

Reliance on OEM partnerships poses risks if relationships are disrupted.

Differentiation

Platform Science offers a configurable open platform for modern telematics solutions.

The company provides enterprise-grade applications tailored for large fleet operators.

Platform Science's platform is easy to use and ready out of the box.

Upsides

Platform Science raised $125 million to accelerate innovation in transportation.

Partnerships with OEMs and companies like Averitt enhance their market position.

ISO 27001 certification boosts trust and compliance in fleet management.

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