
Temporary Payroll Accountant
Angi
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Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $35 - $40 per hour
About the role
- Prepare payroll-related journal entries and record them in NetSuite
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline, researching and resolving variances within 30 days
- Accurately reconcile and record payroll-related cash transactions
- Prepare monthly payroll accrual and actual payroll expense load files for the GL accounting team
- Process biweekly Canadian payroll for two legal entities, ensuring timely delivery and full compliance with all statutory requirements
- Reconcile monthly benefits billing statements to internal payroll records, identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Support year-end reconciliations, compliance reviews, and other internal audit initiatives as needed
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant experience in payroll accounting, with exposure to both payroll operations and general ledger accounting
- You're comfortable hitting the ground running in a new environment with minimal ramp-up time
- You have hands-on experience with NetSuite and/or Blackline, or similar ERP and reconciliation platforms
- You have a solid understanding of payroll compliance, including US federal and state requirements; Canadian payroll experience is a strong plus
- You are meticulous about accuracy and take ownership of getting the details right
- You are a clear communicator who can respond to cross-functional requests quickly and professionally
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred; CPA or CPP designation is a plus
Benefits
- The rare opportunity to work with sharp, motivated teammates solving some of the most unique challenges and changing the world
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll accountinggeneral ledger accountingpayroll compliancebalance sheet reconciliationjournal entriespayroll accrualcash transaction reconciliationdiscrepancy resolutionyear-end reconciliationsinternal audit support
Soft Skills
attention to detailownershipclear communicationcross-functional collaborationadaptability
Certifications
CPACPP