Payroll and Financial Accountant

Location: Hybrid in New York City

Qualifications:

• 4-5+ years of experience within Accounting focusing on US payroll processing
• 1-2+ years utilizing ADP to process payroll
• 1-2+ years utilizing Netsuite is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of US payroll laws, regulations and tax requirements
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to be detail oriented
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to get the job done
• Ability to cross-collaborate across the organization, prioritize work and follow-through while working closely with different stakeholders

Bonus points:

• Experience working in startup and/or fintech environment
• Experience working on a global team

A day in the life and how you’ll make an impact:

• Process bi-monthly payrolls for US employees
• Process commissions, bonuses, and off-cycle payroll, terminations, salary adjustments and other ad hoc requests as needed
• Review and verify hourly employee timekeeping records, and resolve any discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and local tax regulations, and prepare all tax regulation reports as required
• Generate and review payroll reports and complete any reconciliation needed within payroll data to ensure accuracy
• Collaborate closely with HR, Benefits and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee data is maintained within ADP
• Answer all employee inquiries in a timely manner as the subject-matter expert in Payroll within the US
• Work closely with FP&A and internal business partners to investigate payroll budget discrepancies to actual variances through the analysis of records
• Work cross-functionally to support any accounting related activities, and assist with any ad-hoc requests or projects as needed

About the team:

As a fintech company, our Finance team champions the utilization of the Melio product to pay our company’s vendors through the Melio platform. We not only use the platform as a user, but we work cross functionally throughout the business to improve the user experience. The finance team takes an active role in managing the company’s flow of funds, payroll, equity, investor relations, budget, forecast reconciliation, treasury, tax, and all things related to money! We support the business through strong collaboration, transparency, and of course, managing all of the important numbers!

About Melio USA:

• Competitive compensation packages: We strive to make each and every employee feel valued and appreciated. The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision: We offer generous and highly competitive plans with up to 100% employer-paid coverage, FSA and HSA.
• 401K matching and stock options: Feel the investment of working at a hyper-growth startup.
• Wellness: We take a holistic approach to wellness at Melio with a focus on providing financial, physical, emotional, social, and community support for our employees.
• Time Off: Time to rest and recharge is a priority for us. We offer competitive vacation time, sick days, holidays, parental leave and wedding days to allow you to take the time you need, when you need it.
• Food perks: Enjoy our fully stocked kitchens, along with a weekly Seamless stipend and plenty of catered meals each week.
• Office culture: Thrive in our collaborative offices in New York City or Denver, in a hybrid working environment. We are dog friendly as well!
• Growth and development: Lean on the diverse team to foster professional and personal growth through workshops, mentorship programs, and team building activities.

Melio builds business-to-business (B2B) payment tools so small business owners can spend less time in the back office and more time on their craft. As the fastest-growing B2B payment platform in the US, Melio is working hard to find new and better ways to help small businesses succeed in the ways that work best for them.

Melio's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have always been a top priority within our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all of our employees encompass different strengths, experiences and backgrounds. DEI within Melio prioritizes race, gender, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts that make up one's identity. Having a diverse team across all offices is key to our success, and inclusion is each #TeaMelio member's responsibility. Melio accepts job applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. If you are interested in applying for this job opportunity, please do so directly on our careers page (or if you’re here already, scroll down and apply now!).