Payroll Manager

About Aurora Solar

Aurora is on a mission to create a future of solar for all. Our award-winning software puts the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. Our software has designed millions of solar projects so far, empowering solar companies to sell, design, and install residential and commercial solar arrays accurately, seamlessly, and at scale. 

We are a remote-first collaborative team of sustainable energy enthusiasts who love what we do. We’ve been named one of "The Best Mid-Sized Remote Companies To Work for in 2024" by BuiltIn.com and have been recognized for the second time as a Certified Green Business (CGB) with the city of San Francisco. We’re in this together to support the world’s transition to solar.

About the Team

The accounting team is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and compliance with accounting standards. The accounting team consists of the corporate accounting team, technical accounting and financial reporting, revenue accounting, and accounts receivable teams. The team operates collaboratively, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement in financial processes. This role is an individual contributor role under the corporate accounting team.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Payroll Manager who is passionate about the end-to-end ownership of payroll processes, tax, compliance and accounting and is excited about being a member of the accounting team at an organization making a meaningful difference in the world. The ideal candidate will have a prior history of owning all aspects of the payroll processes, including payroll accounting and compliance,  in a dynamic fast-growth environment. The candidate should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, partner well cross-functionally, and have a flexible, can-do approach.

Your Impact

• Full ownership of payroll processes and payroll accounting

• Ensure regulatory compliance with all federal, state, local, and international payroll regulations and tax filing requirements

• Full ownership of the payroll accounting for all payroll and payroll-related accounts 

• Accurate payroll processing of employee pay, deductions, taxes, and one-time payments (bonuses, commissions, reimbursements, etc)

• Serve as a main point of contact for all payroll-related inquiries, issues,  and new initiatives 

What You Bring

• 7+ years of payroll management experience

• Proficient with multistate and global payroll processes 

• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, including journal entries and reconciliations

• Proficiency with Workday and ADP

• Experience maintaining regulatory compliance, process documentation, and payroll policies

• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively across functions and levels throughout the company

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with a big-picture strategic understanding

• Ability to manage ambiguity, and multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgency

• Hands-on, “Roll-up the sleeves” approach to accomplishing all necessary tasks

• Experience in handling confidential business matters and information with discretion

Nice to Haves

• Working knowledge of NetSuite

• Assisting in various financial audits

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

• CPP or other payroll professional certifications designation preferred, but not required

• CPA designation preferred, but not required

What We Offer

• 🏖️Flexible PTO - Take the time when you need it

• 🍼Parental Leave - 16 weeks with 100% base salary + gradual return to work

• 💰WFH Stipend - An initial $500 (Non-engineers) or $750 (Engineering roles) 

• 🏢 Coworking Stipend - $300 / month if you prefer to be at a coworking facility near you

• ☀️Energize Fridays - Company-wide days to log off and recharge

• 📶Connectivity Stipend - Up to $75 / month towards internet or phone

• 🩺Medical, Dental, and Vision - Premiums are 100% covered for Aurorans and 90% for dependents

• Please take a look at our 2024 U.S. Benefits Booklet for a deeper dive into our offerings

Where Aurorans are: Aurora currently has teams within the US, Canada, Mexico, and Germany with additional locations on the horizon. We’re united in our work to support the world’s transition to solar!

Aurora is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating a future of solar energy for all. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!

Aurora is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.

For San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.