Payroll and Accounts Payable Analyst

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This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in United States.

Pay: $90000$130000/yr

Job title: Payroll and Accounts Payable Analyst

Job type: Full-time

Location: Remote (US only)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Payroll & Accounts Payable Analyst to own the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll and vendor payments. You will sit at the heart of our finance operations ensuring employees and vendors are paid correctly and on schedule controls are followed and payroll and A/P data reconcile cleanly to the general ledger.

Responsibilities:

1. Own end-to-end payroll processing across all pay cycles including new hires terminations status changes bonuses commissions and off-cycle runs
2. Calculate reconcile and remit payroll taxes garnishments benefits deductions and 401(k) contributions ensuring compliance with federal state and local regulations
3. Manage the full accounts payable lifecycle including invoice intake GL coding approval routing and timely vendor payments via ACH check and wire
4. Perform three-way matching of invoices to purchase orders and receipts resolving discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders
5. Maintain vendor master data collect W-9s and prepare and file annual 1099s
6. Reconcile payroll and A/P subledgers to the general ledger and prepare related journal entries and accruals for month-end close
7. Monitor A/P aging and payment terms to optimize cash flow and capture early-payment discounts
8. Administer employee expense reimbursements and corporate card programs ensuring policy compliance
9. Respond to employee payroll inquiries and vendor payment questions with accuracy professionalism and discretion
10. Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules documentation and reconciliations
11. Maintain and strengthen internal controls across the payroll and A/P functions
12. Identify and implement opportunities to automate and scale payroll and A/P workflows as the company grows

Requirements:

1. Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
2. 24 years of hands-on payroll and/or accounts payable experience
3. Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage-and-hour compliance
4. Solid understanding of A/P processes GL coding and accrual accounting fundamentals
5. Hands-on experience with a payroll platform and an ERP/accounting system
6. Strong command of Google Sheets and Excel
7. High degree of accuracy and discretion when handling confidential payroll and financial data
8. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage recurring non-negotiable deadlines
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
10. Comfortable working independently in a fully remote fast-paced startup environment

Preferred Qualifications:

1. FPC or CPP certification or progress toward a professional payroll or accounting certification
2. Multi-state payroll experience
3. Experience with 1099 and monthly/quarterly/year-end payroll tax reporting
4. Exposure to AI tools or automated accounting and payroll workflows

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $70000 $90000 USD. All employees are eligible for equity compensation and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses dependent on role and subject to company policies. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums paid time off a 401(K) plan with a company match and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing remote-first workforce.

the company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process reach out to us by replying to our email.

Our hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement not replace human decision-making.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job posting including but not limited to role responsibilities qualifications compensation and benefits is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer of employment. the company reserves the right to amend modify or withdraw any portion of this posting at its sole discretion and without prior notice. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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