--- title: 'Senior Payroll Analyst at FloQast' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-payroll-analyst-floqast-san-jose-8dz8gzm8xtb1' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-16' --- # Senior Payroll Analyst at FloQast - **Company:** FloQast - **Location:** San Jose, CA - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-06 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/floqast/c9ed80fa-1d13-4289-907b-02ddcd3a778a ## Job description FloQast is looking for a Senior Payroll Analyst to own payroll for our US and Canada employees. You'll be the in-house expert on our HRIS, UKG Pro (UltiPro), run our bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls, and help us clean up and improve how payroll works in UKG so there's less manual effort and fewer workarounds. You'll also coordinate with the third-party providers who handle payroll for our international teams, and work closely with HR, Benefits, and Accounting. This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable working independently, taking ownership of processes, maintaining clear documentation, and driving improvements to create more efficient and scalable workflows. This role has a requirement of working in office 3 days per week, which may be subject to change based on team and business needs, as determined by the department leader. Please note that this requirement is subject to ongoing review and may be adjusted in the future. *Visa sponsorship is NOT available at this time. What You’ll Do: - Process multi-state US and Canada payroll accurately and on time, including bi-weekly payrolls, off-cycle payments, and manual checks - Serve as the in-house expert for UKG Pro payroll and Workforce Management Dimensions, including configuration, troubleshooting, and working with UKG support - Review and simplify our current UKG setup, and replace manual workarounds with sustainable, well-controlled processes - Write and maintain clear payroll procedures and process documentation so that payroll can be run by someone else when needed - Act as primary point of contact for our international payroll providers (UK, Australia, Germany, India): review inputs and outputs, reconcile results, and make sure employees are paid correctly and on time - Perform and or support the reconciliation of payroll to the general ledger with Accounting each cycle, and support audit and compliance requests - Maintain strong payroll controls, including approvals, access, and separation of duties - Record and process employee changes, including leaves of absence, salary changes, and reporting changes - Make sure new hire and termination data flows correctly from HRIS into payroll - Manage state tax registrations and ongoing tax filings, and keep employee tax profiles accurate - Work with Benefits and HR Business Partners on deductions, open enrollment, and other payroll-related processes - Work with the HRIS Manager to get the most out of UKG - Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism - Help train and back up team members as the payroll function grows - Perform other duties and special projects as needed What You’ll Bring: - 5 to 7+ years of hands-on payroll experience, with at least 3 years processing payroll in UKG Pro (UltiPro) - Experience processing multi-state US payroll and Canadian payroll - Experience supporting or coordinating international payrolls with outside providers - Experience in a growing company with 700+ employees across multiple countries - Comfort running payroll independently, including when something goes wrong mid-cycle - Experience documenting processes and improving or cleaning up existing payroll setups - Strong understanding of payroll tax, compliance, and internal controls - BS/BA in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred - CPP preferred - Strong Excel skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and G-Suite - Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under tight, recurring deadlines - Clear written and verbal communication, with a collaborative, helpful attitude - High integrity and a track record of protecting confidential information - A sense of ownership and pride in getting it right #LI-Hybrid ## #LI-SB1 #BI-Hybrid The base pay range for this position is $90,000- $140,000.  Compensation is not limited to base salary. FloQast values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive and elaborate Benefits Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Family Forming benefits, Life & Disability Insurance, Unlimited Vacation, and participation in our Employee Stock Program. FloQast reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to this position you understand that this specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualifications and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role. About FloQast: FloQast is the leading Accounting Transformation Platform in accounting workflow automation created by actual former accountants for accountants. By streamlining and modernizing daily accounting tasks, FloQast helps teams collaborate more effectively and complete their work with greater efficiency and precision. This cloud-based, AI-powered software is trusted by over 3,000 accounting teams, including those at Snowflake, Twilio, Instacart, and The Golden State Warriors—and continues to grow. Our mission is to continuously elevate the accounting profession, enhancing both its practice and perception. Our values act as a guiding compass, shaping every decision we make, and are non-negotiable, particularly in our hiring process. Alongside our employees, partners, and customers, we embody these values every day: Unwaveringly Authentic Ambitious with Integrity Empowered to Grow Committed to Collaboration Customer Obsessed in All Ways FloQast is regularly rated as a Best Place to Work! - Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 - Best Places to Work by LA Business Journal since 2017 (that’s 8 years!) - Built In’s ​​Best Place to Work in Los Angeles 6 years in a row! Because we are Customer Obsessed in All Ways, check out what our customers have to say about FloQast on G2 Crowd. If this aligns closely with what you are looking for, hit “Apply” and come join our growing team! FloQast, Inc is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education, and experience. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a professional and welcoming workplace for all employees. Link to AI Usage Policy: HERE ## About FloQast ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: FloQast provides an AI-powered accounting transformation platform that automates month-end close workflows for finance and accounting teams. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D, $302.9M total funding) - **Headquarters**: Sherman Oaks, California, United States - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Mike Whitmire (CEO & Co-Founder), Chris Sluty (COO & Co-Founder), Cullen Zandstra (CTO & Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Accounting software, Financial technology, AI-enabled enterprise SaaS - **Target customers**: B2B – Enterprise and mid-market accounting and finance teams (CFOs, controllers, staff accountants) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Give accountants the tools they need to simplify workflows, boost productivity, and reclaim better work-life balance.” ## Products & Services - **[FloQast Accounting Transformation Platform](https://www.floqast.com/?lang=en)**: SaaS platform that automates the month-end close process using AI agents. Features include automated reconciliations, exception flagging, journal entry drafting, and workflow orchestration. Integrates with major ERPs. Emphasizes human-in-the-loop approval and full auditability. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – $100M (estimated as of 2026); Total Funding – $302.9M - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Meritech Capital Partners (led Series D), Norwest Venture Partners (led Series C), Toba Capital, Polaris Partners, Amplify.LA - **Growth Signals**: - 3,500+ global customers including Lululemon, Chipotle, and Shopify - 753 employees across 9 countries (US, India, UK, Australia, Canada, etc.) - LinkedIn followers: 37,017 (+2.4% monthly growth) - ISO 42001 certified for AI governance; SOC 2 Type II compliant ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep domain expertise**: 80% of front-line employees are former accountants – product built “by accountants, for accountants” - **Auditable AI**: Every AI decision is logged, traceable, and requires human approval – critical for compliance in accounting - **Certified compliance**: ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA – enterprise-grade security built in - **ERP integration**: Works seamlessly with existing ERP systems, reducing switching costs ## Strategic Focus - **AI-native accounting**: Expanding AI agents to automate more workflows while maintaining human oversight - **Talent development**: Free FloQast Certified Accountant (FCA) program to upskill accountants in AI - **Global expansion**: Presence in Australia, UK, and growing distributed team - **Product depth**: Continuous investment in close automation, design systems, and AI platform ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes autonomy, transparency, empathy, and community. Recognized as a “Great Place to Work.” - **Work model**: Hybrid roles available in Sydney, New York City, Los Angeles, Austin, and Chicago. Remote/office policy varies by role. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive health, work-life balance, wealth-building, and community programs. Diversity and inclusion are foundational. - **Engineering culture**: Focus on enterprise-grade security, AI innovation, and solving real accounting pain points. Opportunities in AI, integrations, and platform engineering. - **Note on employer rating**: LinkedIn reviews show a 2.8/5 rating (314 reviews) with work-life balance at 3.2 and culture at 2.7 – candidates should evaluate based on personal fit. ## Sources 1. [FloQast Careers Page](https://www.floqast.com/careers) 2. [FloQast Main Site](https://www.floqast.com/?lang=en) 3. [FloQast LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/floqast) 4. [FloQast Our Story Page](https://www.floqast.com/our-story) 5. 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