Senior Payroll Accountant

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

Job Overview

Harbinger Motors is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Accountant who is responsible for all aspects of payroll processing for a designated group of employees, ensuring accurate and timely payment while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll principles, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

What You’ll Do:

• Process bi-weekly/monthly payroll for a designated group of employees, including calculating and entering hours, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payroll taxes, including federal, state, and local withholdings, FICA, FUTA, SUTA, and other applicable taxes.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including personnel files, timecards, and benefit information.
• Process and reconcile all payroll-related journal entries.
• Manage all required payroll tax reports, including 941, 940, W-2, W-3, and state unemployment reports.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, such as pay discrepancies, deductions, and benefits.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and identify any potential discrepancies.
• Assist with year-end processing activities, including W-2 preparation and distribution.
• Stay current on all applicable payroll laws and regulations.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure the integrity of payroll data.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.  
• 5+ years of experience in payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of payroll principles, including federal, state, and local regulations.
• Experience with payroll software (e.g., ADP, BambooHR) and HRIS systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification (e.g., CPP, FPC)
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing.
• Experience with unionized environments.

Key Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
• Early-stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

California Pay Range$105,000—$115,000 USDEqual Opportunity Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.   Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com.   Candidate Data Privacy Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preferen