Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

We are looking for a passionate payroll professional to join the global payroll team. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely delivery of the paychecks, tax statements, and filings. 

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska, Austin metro, California, Chicago metro, Connecticut, Dallas metro, Denver metro, Houston metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and Washington DC metro. This position requires working in CST or EST hours.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best. 

In this role, you will: 

• Utilize ADP WorkForceNow, Workday Payroll, and Cloudpay for end-to-end processing of semi-monthly payrolls in North America
• Reconcile input source files to the payroll register to ensure accuracy
• Research and resolve jurisdiction tax issues for Canada, Mexico, and U.S.
• Implement legislative tax changes for your assigned countries 
• Prepare prior quarter adjustments, W-2 amendments, and tax filings 
• Manage the registration process for new jurisdictions and develop a tracking system for incoming tax notices   
• Research and resolve employee inquiries in a timely manner
• Drive process improvements and prepare standard operating procedures as needed 
• Partner with third-party vendors on inbound/outbound payroll files
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 3-5 years of U.S. payroll tax experience
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work with large data sets and draw meaningful insights
• Strong partnership and ability to collaborate with teams across the organization
• Ability to work without supervision and take initiative
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and reasoning skills

An ideal candidate also has:

• Prior experience with Workday payroll, ADP and Workday timekeeping
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work remotely without close supervision
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively

Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock