Beta version

Payroll Analyst

Perplexity · San Francisco

MakeYouFirst tailors your CV to this job, writes the cover letter, finds the recruiter’s email and sends the application from your own mailbox, once you approve it.

In brief

Perplexity is hiring: Payroll Analyst in San Francisco.

Duties

  • US and international payroll processing: Own day-to-day processing support for US multi-state semi-monthly payroll and assist with international…
  • Global contractor payroll: Run the monthly global contractor payroll cycle, including timecard submission tracking, manager approval follow-up, and…
  • Pre- and post-payroll audits: Reconcile benefit deductions, 401(k) deferrals, and employer match against payroll journals and deductions exports…
  • State tax account administration: Support state-level employer tax account registration and maintenance (SUI and withholding) as the company grows…

Required profile

  • 4+ years of hands-on payroll experience, ideally including multi-state US payroll; international or contractor payroll exposure is a plus.
  • Experience establishing and managing US state agency accounts, including troubleshooting agency mailings and invoices for payment, and

Excerpt from the ad

Perplexity is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join our growing Finance and Accounting team. You will partner closely with the Payroll Manager to keep US and international payroll accurate, compliant…

Source: ad by Perplexity, published on Careers pages (ATS). MakeYouFirst summarises this ad; the advertiser remains responsible for its content.

Similar jobs

  • Payroll Analyst

    Lambda · San Francisco · Fully remote

    Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to…

    Published on 9 November 2026

  • Payroll Specialist

    Factory · San Francisco

    ABOUT FACTORY Our mission is to create a world where software builds and improves itself. We build the platform for self-improving software development…

    Published on 5 November 2026

  • Payroll Specialist

    Atoms · San Francisco

    Who we are Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the…

    Published on 4 November 2026

  • Global Payroll Lead

    Mercor · San Francisco

    ABOUT MERCOR Mercor's mission is to organize human intelligence to power the AI economy. We're a leading AI data company, building the layer between human…

    Published on 23 October 2026

  • Payroll Specialist

    Peregrine Technologies · San Francisco

    Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors, Peregrine helps public safety organizations, state and local and governments, federal agencies, and private-sector…

    Published on 20 October 2026

  • Payroll Analyst

    Notion · San Francisco · Fully remote

    WHO WE ARE Notion is the collaborative AI workspace where teams and agents think together https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkpYpWfEK5s. We're building one…

    Published on 2 October 2026

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can this job be done remotely?

Yes, the ad says the job is fully remote.

Where is the job based?

The job is based in San Francisco (United States).

How do I apply for this job?

Click “Apply now”: with your free MakeYouFirst account, your CV and cover letter are tailored to this job, the recruiter’s email is found for you and the application is sent from your own mailbox once you approve it.

Which software should I master for payroll officer jobs?

Business support roles expect strong office software skills and often a specialist tool, such as an ERP, an HR system, accounting software or a CRM. Name them precisely in your CV, with your level.

Can you start payroll officer jobs through an apprenticeship or internship?

Yes, business support and IT employers regularly hire apprentices, interns and graduates, often with a permanent job at the end. Use the contract filter to list those offers.

Listing published by Youssef Douiri, founder of MakeYouFirst · Updated on 14 November 2026

MakeYouFirst — a Global Digital Agency product