Payroll Staff Accountant
Modern Family Law
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Colorado • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per year
About the role
- Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time across multiple states.
- Ensure proper handling of salaries, bonuses, benefits, deductions, and payroll taxes.
- Partner closely with People & Culture on new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and other payroll-impacting updates.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation in accordance with internal controls and compliance requirements.
- Respond to internal payroll-related inquiries from employees with professionalism and discretion.
- Support accounts payable activities, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing.
- Assist with accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, payment application, and follow-up.
- Participate in month-end close activities related to payroll, AP, and AR.
- Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules for financial reporting.
- Assist with year-end compliance activities, including 1099 preparation and filing.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll and accounting processes as the firm scales.
- Serve as backup support for other Finance functions as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an accounting or finance role required.
- Solid understanding of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements.
- Experience in a multi-location or multi-state organization preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with accounting, billing, and financial systems such as QuickBooks, TimeSolv, LawPay, and Salesforce preferred.
- Experience with TriNet strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingfinancial reportingreconciliationsaccounts payableaccounts receivable1099 preparationcompliancewage and hour lawspayroll taxescontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
professionalismdiscretioncommunicationcollaborationattention to detailproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptabilitytime managementcustomer service