FRANCES SIPRASEUTH
San Jose
Summary
Experienced payroll specialist with a strong track record in handling complex payroll operations across multiple states and countries. Expertise in payroll compliance, tax registration, and system integration within SOX-controlled environments. Acclaimed for process improvement, internal control enhancement, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain payroll accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Global Payroll Accountant
SiFive, Inc.
07.2024 - Current
- Lead global payroll and support broader accounting operations for a high-growth RISC-V semiconductor manufacturing company, partnering cross-functionally with Finance, HR, and Sales to ensure accurate payroll, revenue tracking, and cash flow management.
- Own end-to-end global payroll processing across US, APAC, and EMEA, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local regulations.
- Partner with international payroll vendors to validate payroll reports, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure statutory compliance.
- Reviewed and approved payroll registers, funding requirements, and payroll journal entries for multi-entity operations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Perform payroll account reconciliations and resolve variances as part of month-end close.
- Support audit requests and maintain strong internal controls in a SOX-compliant environment.
- Prepared and posted payroll and benefits-related journal entries in Business Central, ensuring accurate GL mapping.
- Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts including accrued payroll, benefits, and tax liabilities.
- Delivered timely payroll reports, reconciliations, and variance analysis to support month-end close.
- Took initiative to expand role into full-cycle Accounts Receivable, managing processes from invoice issuance through collections.
- Monitor and actively manage AR aging; consistently stay ahead of collections to maintain strong cash flow.
- Validate purchase orders against contract terms to ensure billing accuracy and compliance.
- Calculate and allocate sales revenue amounts based on contractual agreements.
- Partner with Sales and customers to resolve billing discrepancies and accelerate payment timelines.
- Support month-end revenue reporting and ensure alignment between billing, contracts, and financial records.
- High-growth RISC-V semiconductor manufacturing company.
Senior Payroll Specialist / Analyst
Talend Inc.
04.2019 - 01.2024
- Supported payroll operations for a publicly traded global technology company during periods of rapid growth and M&A activity.
- Processed semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll for 800+ employees across the U.S. and Canada.
- Served as key liaison among Payroll, HR/People Ops, Finance, and Global Payroll teams to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
- Partnered with Global Payroll Manager on GL reporting, sales commission calculations, stock option/ESPP reporting, and international payroll coordination.
- Ensured full compliance with Federal, State, Local, and Canadian payroll regulations under SOX-controlled environment.
- Prepared and filed quarterly tax reports including WA L&I, NV MBT, CA Multiple Worksite (BLS), and Canadian T2200 forms.
- Audited payroll records and internal processes, identifying discrepancies to enhance accuracy and strengthen internal controls.
- Supported payroll transition and integration activities during merger & acquisition events.
- Streamlined payroll-HRIS workflows through system alignment initiatives with HR.
- Key Impact: Maintained high payroll accuracy across 800+ employees while supporting system integrations and cross-border compliance.
- Publicly traded global technology company.
Payroll Administrator
Revel Systems Inc.
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Processed payroll for 500+ multi-state employees on semi-monthly and bi-weekly cycles.
- Reviewed payroll reports to validate compensation accuracy and deduction compliance.
- Monitored timecard exceptions, resolving payroll and expense system issues to ensure accurate processing.
- Served as ADP System Administrator, supporting Time & Labor implementation to enhance payroll management.
- Managed unemployment claims, wage garnishments, and employment verifications.
- Facilitated ACA reporting through 1095-C preparation and distribution, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Supported onboarding and offboarding payroll processes in partnership with HR.
- Key Impact: Improved payroll accuracy and reduced timecard discrepancies through proactive audit reviews.
Account Manager, Client Services
Escalon Services
03.2006 - 11.2015
- Managed payroll tax compliance and client payroll operations for 100+ business clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
- Reviewed quarterly and annual payroll tax filings to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Resolved tax notices and prepared amended payroll tax returns.
- Supervised payroll team leads and facilitated initial payroll setups for new clients, enhancing onboarding experience.
- Prepared and filed complex returns, including 401(k) Form 5500 and various tax audits, ensuring compliance and minimizing client risk.
- Completed new business registrations including Secretary of State filings and tax account setup.
- Collaborated with Benefits team to support underwriting requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milpitas High School
Milpitas, CASkills
- Cross-border payroll
- Payroll accounting
- Payroll tax compliance
- Payroll process automation
- Payroll integration strategies
- HRIS implementation
- ADP (WFN)
- Workday
- Paychex
- Paylocity
- Kronos
- TriNet
- QuickBooks
Systems
- ADP (WFN)
- Workday
- Paychex
- Paylocity
- Kronos
- TriNet
- Intuit
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Senior Global Payroll Accountant
SiFive, Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Senior Payroll Specialist / Analyst
Talend Inc.
04.2019 - 01.2024
Payroll Administrator
Revel Systems Inc.
07.2016 - 02.2019
Account Manager, Client Services
Escalon Services
03.2006 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Milpitas High School