Sr Payroll Accountant

Who we are:

At Fivestars, our mission is to help businesses and communities thrive by turning every transaction into a relationship. Over 50 million people use Fivestars to get rewarded at more than 15,000 local businesses with one rewards program. Local businesses use Fivestars to bring more customers into their stores with an all-in-one loyalty and payments program. Driving over $3 billion in local commerce across its network per year, Fivestars has raised $105 million from HarbourVest, Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed, DCM, Y-Combinator, and others. Together, let’s love local. Visit www.fivestars.com for more information.

As part of the Accounting team at Fivestars, our mission is to improve the day to day lives of small business owners and consumers using our products across our network. You will play a key role leading our payroll functions and scaling our accounting division. 

Who you are:

You’re an experienced hands on payroll manager/Sr Payroll Accountant with strong attention to detail and a knack for building great processes. You are passionate about your coworkers and employees and go the extra mile to help.

What you will do:

• Ensure the accurate processing of semi-monthly payroll  approximately 300 domestic employees in multiple states
• Help scale payroll infrastructure
• Process supplemental payroll and any out of sequence checks such as terminations or payroll corrections
• Audit timecards for accuracy and approvals and resolve timecard questions and/or issues
• Manage and oversee payroll approval and reporting for contractor employed through 3rd party agencies
• Prepare, review and file quarterly/annual payroll tax reports and W2s
• Ensure all government reporting requirements, regulations and compliance for payroll taxes and withholdings are met; advise leadership on state regulatory laws updates to make well-informed decisions on HR or financial matters
• Assist with annual financial, Workers Comp, and 401K audits by responding to auditor requests as it relates to payroll
• Respond timely to payroll requests

What we are looking for:

• Bachelors in Accounting
• 10+ years experience managing high volume payrolls
• Previous startup experience 
• Netsuite experience
• Previous experience with GL accounting

Fivestars provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Fivestars complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.