Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPP designation preferred
5+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
Experience with UKG, ADP, and Fidelity platforms; other similar systems considered
Strong preference for proficiency with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
Expert understanding of multi-state payroll regulations and tax compliance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven mindset of proactive continuous improvement
Responsibilities
Process high-volume, multi-state U.S. payrolls for exempt and non-exempt employees
Maintain payroll state tax records and coordinate state registrations
Partner with HR to support employee benefit enrollments and review payroll information
Prepare and reconcile payroll audit files for accuracy and compliance
Manage time tracking to validate data before payroll cycles
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll journal entries and reconciliations
Be the point person for payroll-related employee inquiries, providing high-quality customer service
Benefits
Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
100% Paid Parental Leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
Various fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs
Full Job Description
Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Payroll & Equity, the Senior Payroll Analyst will be responsible for managing payroll operations, as well as certain equity and related financial processes. This role involves close collaboration with HR, Finance, and external consultants to ensure accurate and timely execution of payroll, benefits, and equity-related activities.
This role is based in our Waltham, MA headquarters. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week.
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
Process high-volume, multi-state U.S. payrolls for both exempt and non-exempt employees within a growing organization following established checklists, including off-cycle and special payments
Maintain payroll state tax records and coordinate state registrations
Partner with HR to support employee benefit enrollments, open enrollment, review payroll and benefits information in the system for new and existing employees
Prepare and reconcile payroll audit files before and after each payroll run to ensure accuracy and compliance
Manage and maintain time tracking to validate data before each payroll cycle
Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll journal entries and reconciliations
Run weekly and monthly reports for Finance team members
Generate project tracking reports and update hours as needed
Support workers' compensation, 401(k), and KPMG audits, and provide workers' compensation data for insurance as needed
Review employee W-2 data for tax reporting, and assist with 6039 reporting and review of 3921/3922 data in accordance with tax deadlines
Upload grants and ESPP contributions to Fidelity
Ensure employee data is accurate in equity platform
Manage ESPP purchases and ensure enrollments are properly recorded for new offering periods
Manage RSU vesting events to ensure appropriate tax withholding
Maintain data feeds connecting Payroll and Equity platforms
Be the point person for any federal, state & local tax, UI claims or garnishments, etc. Monitor and respond to payroll-related employee inquiries via email and phone, providing high-quality customer service
Maintain and update FAQs to support consistent communication
Develop, maintain, and implement policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls
Identify and recommend opportunities to improve processes and automate tasks
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPP designation a plus
5+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
Experience with UKG, ADP and Fidelity platforms, will consider other similar processing systems
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
Strong preference for proficiency with NetSuite, will consider other similar ERP systems
Strong preference for experience at a publicly traded company, preferably in the biotech/ pharma industry
Expert understanding of multi-state payroll regulations and tax compliance
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple tasks
Strong commitment to ethical standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Efficient independent worker with ability to focus and drive for results
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Proven mindset of proactive continuous improvement
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple tasks
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience
Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
100% Paid Parental Leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Life, Travel and AD&D
401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
Various fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs
About Viridian Therapeutics
Viridian Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops gene therapies for inherited diseases. The company's lead product candidate, VRDN-001, is a gene therapy for Friedreich's ataxia, a rare genetic disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system. Viridian Therapeutics was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
