[Remote] Payroll & Accounting Consultant (1099)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WagWay Group is hiring a Payroll & Accounting Consultant to provide payroll administration and accounting services across its portfolio of pet care businesses. The role manages accurate payroll delivery and supports reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all entities, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution
• Review payroll inputs, including regular wages, overtime, commissions, bonuses, deductions, reimbursements and adjustments
• Audit payroll registers, timekeeping records, and exception reports to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Administer payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, compensation adjustments and employee status changes
• Coordinate payroll tax withholdings, filings, remittances and reconciliations with our payroll provider
• Support multi-state payroll compliance, including wage and hour requirements, final pay and applicable tax obligations
• Reconcile payroll registers to general ledger accounts and ensure accurate recording of payroll expenses and liabilities
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and coordinate with HR as needed
• Support quarterly and year end payroll processes, including w2 preparation, payroll tax reconciliation and annual reporting
• Identify opportunities to strengthen payroll controls, streamline workflows, and improve reporting accuracy
• Perform detailed and accurate monthly balance sheet account reconciliations across multiple entities and locations
• Investigate, resolve, and document reconciliation discrepancies, escalating complex or unresolved issues as appropriate
• Support accounts payable processing to ensure invoices are accurately recorded and payments are made timely and in accordance with established terms
• Analyze current and historical financial data to identify trends, investigate variances, and support financial reporting
• Develop, streamline, and document accounting processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency
• Identify and record bank fees, interest, and other unrecorded transactions in the accounting system
• Reconcile bank activity, including deposits, withdrawals, ACH payments, and intercompany transfers, to the corresponding transactions in the accounting system
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address accounting-related needs and support business operations
• Support accounting system enhancements, process automation, and other continuous improvement initiatives as the company grows
• Prepare and organize supporting documentation for external audits, including bank statements, account reconciliations, transaction support, and explanations of outstanding items
• Support compliance with applicable local, state, and federal financial reporting and tax requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, payroll administration
• Experience with multi-state payroll administration and payroll tax requirements
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups and financial analysis
• Experience working with payroll, HRIS, and accounting software
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting and internal controls
• Demonstrated expertise in account reconciliations and month-end close processes
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• CPA
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in a multi-entity environment, intercompany transactions and high-growth companies
• UKG & NetSuite preferred
• Experience with NetSuite is strongly preferred

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