Fall 2026 Optical Modem Hardware Intern (8-12 months)
ciena
Full time💰 USD 25–34
Senior Associates, Payroll
ciena· Ciena India Private Limited
About this role
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
This role contributes to accurate and compliant payroll operations impacting employees across the United States. It plays a key role in ensuring timely salary payments, regulatory adherence, and financial accuracy. The position partners with cross-functional teams to maintain payroll integrity and support audit readiness.
How you will make an impact:
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including regular and off-cycle runs
• Validate payroll inputs including hires, terminations, master data changes, pay adjustments, benefits, RSU/ESP, and deductions
• Ensure accurate payroll funding and timely disbursement of salaries
• Coordinate with payroll vendors and internal systems including ADP, Workday, and Oracle
• Ensure compliance with US payroll tax regulations and review tax calculations
• Perform payroll accounting activities including journal entries, GL mapping, accruals, and reconciliations
• Conduct payroll variance analysis and maintain audit documentation to support compliance and reporting
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including regular and off-cycle runs
• Validate payroll inputs including hires, terminations, master data changes, pay adjustments, benefits, RSU/ESP, and deductions
• Ensure accurate payroll funding and timely disbursement of salaries
• Coordinate with payroll vendors and internal systems including ADP, Workday, and Oracle
• Ensure compliance with US payroll tax regulations and review tax calculations
• Perform payroll accounting activities including journal entries, GL mapping, accruals, and reconciliations
• Conduct payroll variance analysis and maintain audit documentation to support compliance and reporting
The must haves:
• Education: CA Intermediate (CA Inter), B.Com, M.Com, or MBA in Finance
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience within a multinational environment
• Utilization of ERP systems, payroll software, and advanced Microsoft Excel
• Application of payroll processes, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger processes
• Education: CA Intermediate (CA Inter), B.Com, M.Com, or MBA in Finance
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience within a multinational environment
• Utilization of ERP systems, payroll software, and advanced Microsoft Excel
• Application of payroll processes, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger processes
Nice to haves:
• Exposure to SOX controls and audit processes
• Experience with global payroll systems
• Experience in a multi-state payroll environment
• Experience in payroll tax filings
• Exposure to SOX controls and audit processes
• Experience with global payroll systems
• Experience in a multi-state payroll environment
• Experience in payroll tax filings
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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
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Senior Associates, Payroll
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