<div class="content-intro">Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.</div>The Senior Payroll Analyst will perform complex administrative and accounting duties necessary to prepare payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees in a multi-state environment and globally while ensuring compliance with company policy and procedure as well as federal, state and local payroll tax regulations. All responsibilities need to be performed on time and with accuracy utilizing judgement and initiative under the stress of strict deadlines. What You’ll Do: <ul> <li>Full-cycle processing of semi-monthly US payroll for 1000+ employees working in over 38 states while incorporating payroll data from multiple internal departments and external benefit providers. This includes maintaining supporting documentation and authorization for all changes.</li> <li>Responsible for creating reconciliation reports at month end, fiscal year end, and at the calendar year end for 401k, benefits, and Equity awards.</li> <li>May be responsible for preparing and keying multiple journal entries, weekly, monthly and as necessary for payroll related items.</li> <li>Assist with payroll compliance matters such as multi-state/multi-jurisdiction tax withholding, garnishments and key annual audits (e.g. 401 (k), workers compensations, external financial audit).</li> <li>Research and advise payroll staff concerning the accounting treatment of complex transactions.</li> <li>Recognize opportunities and recommend scalable processes to enhance payroll operational efficiency while maintaining accuracy.This includes assisting the Payroll Manager with the design and implementation of internal control measures and periodic review of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.</li> <li>Provide standard and ad-hoc payroll reports as needed by various internal departments such as Finance, Accounting, Legal, Equity and People Operations.</li> <li>Reconcile and validate 401(k)/Roth contributions and resolve discrepancies.</li> <li>Maintain good recordkeeping practices and payroll files.</li> <li>Assist in implementing, writing and maintaining standard operating procedures.</li> <li>Assist with or be responsible for other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned by the Payroll Manager.</li> </ul> What You Need: <ul> <li>BS/BA degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.</li> <li>Experience with multi-state Payrolls larger than 1,000 employees with both exempt and non-exempt employees.</li> <li>Detailed knowledge of payroll compliance and working knowledge of state/federal employment laws/regulations.</li> <li>5+ Years of experience in a Payroll function preferably in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>5+ Years of experience processing payroll using ADP WorkforceNow.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and take ownership of work product. Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-gro

Sr. Payroll Analyst

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