Payroll Manager
Phil, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Oversee and process accurate, timely payroll for all employees (US only), ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Develop, implement, and optimize payroll systems and processes to support rapid company growth
- Collaborate with People Ops/HR to manage payroll components of employee benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plans, etc.)
- Ensure payroll tax filings and payments are completed accurately and on time
- Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues promptly
- Prepare and maintain accurate payroll records for internal and external audits; assist with compliance audits as needed
- Assist and help guide the company through a HRIS and payroll system implementation
- Ensure confidentiality, security, and integrity of payroll and employee data
- Assist the Accounting Team with month-end close tasks related to payroll, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Supervise and coach payroll staff as the team grows
- Liaise with auditors, manage payroll tax audits, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and internal policies
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to streamline processes and enhance system integrations
- Research compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including tax laws and employment standards
Requirements
- 7+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-growth tech startup environment
- In-depth knowledge of US payroll regulations
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale payroll systems and processes
- Experience managing payroll for distributed/multi-state teams
- Proficiency with payroll software and HRIS platforms, Paylocity Experience a plus
- Payroll accounting experience a plus, including monthly payroll, bonus, PTO and other related accounting accruals
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Benefits
- Ground floor opportunity with one of the fastest-growing startups in health-tech
- Fully remote working environment
- Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)
- Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) contribution opportunity
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
payroll processingpayroll systems optimizationpayroll tax filingspayroll accountingjournal entriesreconciliationscompliance auditsHRIS implementationmulti-state payroll managementanalytical skills
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingcoachingcollaboration