Accounts Payable Payroll Generalist

Summary

Join VERSES, a cognitive computing company, as an A/P Payroll Generalist! This remote position (US or Canada) involves managing US and Canadian payroll processing, preparing payroll reports, ensuring tax compliance, and administering vendor invoices. You will collaborate with the finance team and managed payroll service. The ideal candidate possesses 2-5 years of payroll processing experience and 1-3 years of accounts payable experience, along with proficiency in HRIS and payroll software. VERSES offers a global virtual work environment, responsible paid time off, a generous total rewards package, and more.

Requirements

• The basic math and writing skills typically obtained through successful completion of high school or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience in payroll processing
• 1-3 years of Accounts Payable experience
• Experience working with a remote workforce
• Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll software
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, Google Docs

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate and timely US and Canadian payroll processing
• Prepare accurate payroll control reports in collaboration with the Finance Team
• Complete employer registration in newly added states
• Regularly audit benefits and deductions
• Collaborating with the managed payroll service and the Finance team, ensuring State Tax compliance which could include quarterly tax filings not covered by managed payroll servicing
• Ensure consistent administration and experience for VERSIANS of different classifications: Employees, Independent Contractors, and International Employees
• Stay current on changes to federal, state, and local payroll related laws and regulations
• Manage incoming vendor invoices, including managing approval process, digital filing, data input and payment processing
• Ad hoc finance based projects, as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with international staff
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and consistent
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent time management skills

Benefits

• Global virtual work environment (although some positions may need to operate within specific time zones)
• Responsible paid time off policy (RTO), and company-recognized Holidays
• Generous total rewards package