Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
2–4 years of hands-on payroll and/or accounts payable experience
Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage-and-hour compliance
Solid understanding of A/P processes, GL coding, and accrual accounting fundamentals
Hands-on experience with a payroll platform and an ERP/accounting system
Strong command of Google Sheets and Excel
High degree of accuracy and discretion when handling confidential payroll and financial data
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage recurring, non-negotiable deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Comfortable working independently in a fully remote, fast-paced startup environment
FPC or CPP certification, or progress toward a professional payroll or accounting certification
Multi-state payroll experience
Experience with 1099 and monthly/quarterly/year-end payroll tax reporting
Exposure to AI tools or automated accounting and payroll workflows

Payroll and Accounts Payable Analyst

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