Payroll Accountant

Nutanix
Nutanix

Accounting & Finance

San Jose, CA, USA

Posted on Sep 3, 2026

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Payroll Administrator to support end-to-end payroll processing for employees across the United States and Canada. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ADP and Workday, strong knowledge of multi-state and provincial U.S. and Canadian payroll regulations, and a commitment to delivering accurate, confidential, and exceptional payroll services.

This role requires a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple priorities effectively, and collaborates closely with HR, Finance, and business partners.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

  • Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees using ADP and Workday.
  • Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and special payments.
  • Review and validate timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies with managers and employees.
  • Maintain payroll schedules, processing calendars, and deadlines.

Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations in the U.S. and Canada.
  • Prepare and reconcile payroll reports and year-end documents, including W-2s, T4s, and Records of Employment (ROEs).
  • Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and responding to inquiries.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates to payroll practices as needed.

Systems & Data Management

  • Maintain payroll and employee records in ADP and Workday, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Assist with payroll system updates, testing, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
  • Partner with HR and Finance to maintain data integrity across systems.

Employee Support

  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, deductions, timekeeping, and payroll policies.
  • Provide outstanding customer service and resolve payroll issues in a timely manner.
  • Escalate complex payroll matters appropriately and recommend solutions.

Qualifications

Required

  • 5+ years of payroll experience, including U.S. and Canadian payroll processing.
  • Experience processing multi-state payroll.
  • Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or comparable ADP payroll platforms.
  • Experience using Workday Payroll modules.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, taxes, compliance, and reporting.
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are important.
  • Experience processing Canadian payroll and multi-province payroll.
  • CPP, FPC, or equivalent payroll certification.
  • Experience supporting audits and year-end payroll activities.
  • LATAM experience would be a plus.

Preferred Attributes

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative approach.
  • Strong partnership skills with HR, Finance, and Operations teams.

What Success Looks Like

  • Accurate and timely payroll processing.
  • High standards of compliance and audit readiness.
  • Exceptional employee service and responsiveness.
  • Strong collaboration across departments.
  • Continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls.

Join our team and help ensure a seamless payroll experience for employees across the United States and Canada.

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