Payroll Analyst, Commissions

About Workato

Workato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leader in enterprise orchestration, Workato helps businesses globally streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-powered platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real-time, driving efficiency and agility.

Trusted by a community of 400,000 global customers, Workato empowers organizations of every size to unlock new value and lead in today's fast-changing world. Learn how Workato helps businesses of all sizes achieve more at workato.com.

Why join us?

Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company.

But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That's why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives.

If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!

Also, feel free to check out why:

• Business Insider named us an "enterprise startup to bet your career on"
• Forbes' Cloud 100 recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world
• Deloitte Tech Fast 500 ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America
• Quartz ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers

Responsibilities

We are looking for an exceptional Payroll Analyst, Commissions to join our growing team. In this role, you will be involved in processing payroll for the Workato. You will also be responsible for:

Payroll Commissions

• Perform independent calculation of sales commissions for the purpose of validating and reconciling the reports from the sales operations team for payroll payout.
• Suggest process and system improvements to improve the accuracy, scalability and efficiency of the commissions validation process.
• Advise employees on payroll commissions related enquiries
• Resolve payroll commissions discrepancies
• Commission and Quarterly Bonus Accrual file preparation and reconciliation between actuals and accruals.

Payroll Processing and Compliance

• Collecting, calculating, and entering data in order to maintain and update payroll information.
• Process employee payroll in a timely manner and review for accuracy as per assigned country
• Resolve payroll discrepancies
• Developing ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed
• Scope and implement payroll process improvement projects
• Ensure compliance with Workato Inc. state laws on payroll accounting including US federal and state taxes, social security contributions etc. by contacting the state departments via phone / email / physical mail as required.

Requirements

Qualifications / Experience / Technical Skills

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field
• Previous experience as a payroll accountant or in a similar role for Regional Payroll with specialization in Commissions calculation.
• Payroll and tax knowledge for US with familiarity on APAC and EMEA as a plus
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• Great computational ability
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through
• Familiarity with systems - Namely (US), Salesforce, and CaptivateIQ is a plus.

Soft Skills / Personal Characteristics

• Commissions Calculation
• Compliance
• Payroll Processing
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Communication
• Adaptability

For Bay Area residents, compensation begins at $63,000+ base salary, plus bonus, equity, and other perks and benefits.