Payroll and Accounting Specialist

Summary

Join our global remote-first team as a Payroll and Accounting Specialist! Manage all aspects of payroll processes, contractor payments, and commission calculations. Ensure accuracy and timeliness in all tasks, contributing to the company's financial health. Collaborate closely with HR and other departments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of experience, and strong analytical skills. We offer remote work, flexible hours, paid days off, and medical insurance.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of payroll and accounting experience
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
• Proven experience with payroll processing, including tax calculations and deductions
• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to perform detailed reconciliations and financial analysis
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas
• Strong verbal and written English

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including updating employee records, processing timesheets, calculating salaries, taxes, and deductions, and ensuring timely payments
• Handle payroll-related inquiries and prepare necessary journal entries and reconciliations
• Oversee the payment process for all contractors, including the collection of necessary tax forms (W8/W9), allocation of payments to the correct general ledger accounts, and management of contractor-related schedules and reconciliations
• Accurately calculate sales commissions and bonuses, manage accrual schedules, and ensure timely payouts
• Maintain deferred commission schedules in accordance with ASC606
• Prepare consolidated labor expense reports, analyze fluctuations, and provide commentary for budget-to-actual reviews
• Manage schedules for unused vacation, employee advances, and propose correcting journal entries as needed
• Work closely with the HR department on headcount and expense allocations, and liaise with external service providers for all payroll-related matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a Big 4
• Hands-on experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, or NetSuite

Benefits

• Remote work and flexible working hours
• Paid days off
• Medical insurance
• Working equipment