EvenUp is hiring a
Senior Accountant

Summary

The job description is for a Senior Accountant role at EvenUp, a venture-backed startup that helps injury victims get the justice they deserve. The role involves managing payroll operations in both US and Canada, ensuring compliance with regulations, handling employee payroll inquiries, coordinating with HR, preparing and submitting payroll tax filings, performing audits, improving payroll processes, and acting as a point of contact for government agencies.

Requirements

• Experience processing Canada payroll and has strong familiarity with Canadian payroll laws and regulations
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of professional work experience in payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices, laws, and regulations in both US and Canada
• Experience with payroll software and systems: ADP, Ceridian, or Rippling preferred
• Highly proficient in Google Sheets/Excel

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, in both US and Canada, ensuring timely and accurate payroll runs
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and provincial regulations governing payroll, taxes, and benefits in both countries and Canada provincial requirements
• Handle employee payroll inquiries and resolve any payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
• Coordinate with HR to ensure the accuracy of employee data, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and ensure compliance with all payroll-related regulatory requirements
• Process garnishments, benefits, and other deductions
• Perform regular audits of payroll procedures and records to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Assist in the preparation and facilitation of payroll-related audits
• Continuously improve payroll processes and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Act as point of contact for the company for government Revenue agencies (eg. CRA in Canada, various state agencies in the US)
• Responsible for handling all payroll related account reconciliations for month end close

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail, with outstanding organizational and time-management skills
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve goals, with a proactive approach to tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family
• Flexible paid time off and 10+ holidays per year
• A stipend to upgrade your home office for fully-remote roles
• 401k for US-based employees