Temporary, Payroll Accountant

Angi • Denver, CO

11d • Remote

About The Position

Our Payroll team sits at the intersection of people and numbers — ensuring every employee is paid accurately and on time, every time. We're a collaborative, detail-oriented group that takes pride in getting it right, whether that means navigating complex multi-entity payroll, keeping up with evolving compliance requirements, or building the processes and documentation that set us up for long-term scale. We move quickly, support each other, and genuinely care about the work we do. We're looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to join us on a temporary basis to support our payroll accounting function during a critical period. You'll be coming in ready to contribute from day one — working on key reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting deliverables while also supporting our Canadian payroll operations. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned payroll professional looking for meaningful contract work with a high-impact team. While this is a remote position, we are a global company and are looking for applicants located in eastern or central time zones to align with our team's working hours.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in payroll accounting, with exposure to both payroll operations and general ledger accounting
• Comfortable hitting the ground running in a new environment with minimal ramp-up time
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and/or Blackline, or similar ERP and reconciliation platforms
• Solid understanding of payroll compliance, including US federal and state requirements
• Meticulous about accuracy and take ownership of getting the details right
• Clear communicator who can respond to cross-functional requests quickly and professionally

Nice To Haves

• Canadian payroll experience is a strong plus
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
• CPA or CPP designation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and record them in NetSuite
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline, researching and resolving variances within 30 days
• Accurately reconcile and record payroll-related cash transactions
• Prepare monthly payroll accrual and actual payroll expense load files for the GL accounting team
• Process biweekly Canadian payroll for two legal entities, ensuring timely delivery and full compliance with all statutory requirements
• Reconcile monthly benefits billing statements to internal payroll records, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Support year-end reconciliations, compliance reviews, and other internal audit initiatives as needed

Benefits

• The hourly band for this position ranges from $35 - $40 per hour, commensurate with experience and performance.
• Compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location.
• The rare opportunity to work with sharp, motivated teammates solving some of the most unique challenges and changing the world
• We value diversity
• Our hiring process may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level