Senior Payroll​/AP Accountant

Schedule:
Remote role, based in Seattle
Salary: $70k-$90k

The Senior Payroll & AP Specialist is responsible for full-cycle, multi-state payroll and accounts payable processing. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and strong internal controls across payroll and AP functions. The position serves as the subject-matter expert for payroll and supports financial operations, audits, and process improvements.

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll (hourly, salaried, bonus, and commissions).

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations.

• Review and audit timecards, PTO, overtime, retro pay, reimbursements, and deductions.

• Maintain payroll records including employee changes, tax updates, benefits deductions, and garnishments.

• Prepare payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership.

• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and support month-end close.

• Lead payroll year-end activities (W-2s, tax filings, ACA, etc.).

• Serve as the internal payroll subject-matter expert; troubleshoot issues and partner cross-functionally to optimize processes.

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with a high level of customer service.

• Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, credit memos, and expense reimbursements.

• Ensure accurate coding, approvals, and adherence to internal controls.

• Prepare weekly payment runs (ACH, checks, and wires).

• Maintain vendor files and W-9 documentation.

• Assist with 1099 processing and year-end AP activities.

• Reconcile AP statements and research discrepancies.

• Administer corporate card programs.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

• Participate in audits (financial, tax, workers’ comp, 401k).

• Assist with system implementations, process improvements, and policy development.

• 4–7+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll.

• Experience with accounts payable and general ledger processes.

• Experience supporting a 50–300 employee workforce preferred.

• Strong understanding of payroll laws (FLSA, state wage laws, multi-state tax).

• Experience using Rippling for payroll processing.

• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables).

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• CPP or FPC certification preferred.

• 401(k) plan with company match (US-based)

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance (US-based)

• Unlimited PTO

• 13 paid company holidays

• Remote-first environment

• Annual home office stipend

• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave

• Paid mental health days each quarter

• Mission-driven, collaborative team culture

• Clear objectives, direction, and empowerment from leadership

• Type: Full-time

• Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 annually

• Equity: Competitive stock plan package

• Location: Remote (US-based; Seattle area preferred)
  
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