Staff Accountant Payroll
Staff Accountant Payroll
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Job Description
Drive the Future with Xos
Xos (NASDAQ: XOS) is a technology company and electric truck manufacturer on a mission to decarbonize commercial transportation. We design and build stateoftheart electric vehicles develop advanced fleet management software and create charging solutions that make fleet electrification seamless and costefficient.
At Xos were problemsolvers innovators and gogetters working together to drive a cleaner more sustainable future. Join us and be part of the movement shaping the next generation of commercial transportation.
The Role
Xos is seeking a dynamic Staff Accountant Payroll who excels at ensuring accurate payroll processing while navigating the complexities of federal state and local regulations. As a key member of our Finance and Accounting Team youll play an integral role in managing payroll operations and supporting our financial integrity.
In this roleyoull be the driving force behind our payroll processes ensuring compliance and accuracy across all aspects. From processing payroll to compiling comprehensive payroll data and generating insightful reports your expertise will be critical to our success. Youll also support the broader accounting function handling payrollrelated journal entries audits various monthend close activities and financial reporting.
The ideal candidate will possess strong payroll expertise exceptional analytical and problemsolving abilities and the capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
Responsibilities
- Payroll Processing & Compliance
- Process payroll using HRIS (Rippling) ensuring accurate calculation of wages salaries hours worked paid leave holiday pay compensatory time and overtime.
- Compile payroll data including insurance deductions vacation time 401(k) contributions and other benefits.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payroll taxes including federal state and local withholdings FICA FUTA SUTA and other applications.
- Generate payroll records and reports for internal management and regulatory purposes.
- Maintain accurate payroll records including personnel files timecards tax withholdings and benefit deductions.
- Manage payrollrelated inquiries and resolve employee concerns regarding pay discrepancies deductions and benefits.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies and payroll regulations implementing best practices to maintain payroll integrity.
- Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations and recommend process improvements.
- Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare and process payrollrelated journal entries in a timely and accurate manner.
- Compile and analyze payroll data for internal management reports providing insights and recommendations as needed.
- Assist in the preparation of financial and payroll related audits under the direction of the VP of Finance.
- Collaborate with People Operations and Finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure payroll accuracy and prevent errors.
- Assist with quarterend and yearend processing activities including W2 and 1099.
- Prepare various monthend close reconciliations and close areas.
- Ad hoc special projects.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Proven experience preferably 3 years in payroll processing and accounting.
- Multistate payroll processing experience preferred.
- Bachelors of Accounting or similar field.
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems tax regulations and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in payroll and ERP software systems (Rippling HRIS Netsuite preferred).
- Proficient in Google Suite and Excel.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
- High level of accuracy attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary role that requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer and attending virtual or inperson meetings. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Employees may experience extended screen time and are frequently required to speak or listen. Minimal physical exertion through occasional movement within the office may be required.
Benefits & Perks
Xos is a peoplefocused companywe are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive package of benefits and perks designed to support their wellbeing and professional growth. We continually evaluate and expand our offerings to best serve our team.
- Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Coverage for you and your family with PPO and HMO (California) plans available. We offer plans with 100 covered employee premiums. Employees can also enroll in a variety of voluntary ancillary benefits to further support their needs.
- HSA & FSAPlans Set aside pretax dollars for qualified healthcare expenses.
- PTO Accrue vacation time over time with additional days earned as your tenure grows plus sick time and paid holidays!
- Betterment 401(k) Save for retirement with our employersponsored plan through Betterment.
- Pet Insurance Coverage for your furry friends to keep them healthy and happy!
- Additional opportunities to learn grow and advance in your career just to name a few!
We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive. Our benefits continue to evolve to best support our teams wellbeing and success.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Xos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color gender pregnancy sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin age genetic information ancestry protected veteran status disability or any other basis protected by local state or federal law. Xos provides equal access to services and employment to all qualified persons. For applicants with disabilities or limitations such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act requiring accommodations to complete the application and/or interview process please email us at
Candidate Data Privacy
This notice describes how Xos (as used in this Notice the terms Company Xos we our or us in this Notice refers to Xos Inc. together with its subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates who may handle your candidacy and application for employment) may collect process and use your personal data in connection with the recruitment process when you apply for a position.
Xos may collect use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in the recruitment process (Candidate Personal Data). This data includes contact demographic communications educational professional employment social media/website network/device recruiting system usage/interaction security and preference information. Xos may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process including assessing you and your application and conducting employment background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with legal regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Xos may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform duties including individuals on our People Operations Team Finance Legal and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Xos affiliates; and (iii) Xoss service providers including providers of background checks staffing services and cloud services.
Where permitted by applicable law Xos may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Profile Data including to or in the United States Canada the United Kingdom and the European Union and in the cloud and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Notice to Recruitment Services
Xos is not accepting applications from thirdparty recruitment services at this time. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job postings will not be subject to any referral or placement fees unless a written agreement is in place with Xos for the specific job opportunity.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
