Senior Payroll Accountant

Fluent is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Accountant with payroll experience. You should be able to work independently and take the initiative to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment with great accuracy. As a public company, strong attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of documentation for controls is required. Prior end-to-end payroll processing experience in a MUST. What You'll Do Prepare Biweekly Payroll batches for all company codes and review file to reconcile payroll instructions provided by HR Process payroll including off cycle, RSU and quarterly bonus & commissions in ADP after getting the necessary approvals Communicate quarterly goals and bonus/commission statements to employees Reconcile payroll bank account, prepare, and record all related journal entries Review the general ledger coding of all payroll, benefit and related invoices for accuracy Prepare monthly analysis of payroll and payroll-vendor-related expenditures for employee benefits Provide support for ongoing internal and external audit requests Ensure accuracy and completeness of state withholding, applicable rates, and unemployment tax registrations Research and resolve tax agency notices Manage internally developed software (IDS) meetings and preparation of capitalized hours for each project Align closely with Human Resources department to maintain accurate employee data Assist with the maintenance of the company's share-based compensation plans, including delivery of shares to employees and relevant record-keeping Resolve employee-related payroll inquiries Assist with ad hoc projects, as directed Requirements Undergraduate degree At least five years of relevant work experience with end-to-end payroll processing in a multi-state company environment Ability to safeguard and maintain confidential information Aptitude for improving operations Proficient with technology and software, including payroll applications (ADP preferred), ERPs (NetSuite preferred), and excellent Excel skills You're comfortable acknowledging what you don't know, give others the benefit of the doubt, and excited about leveraging your natural strengths You're excited about being a part of Fluent, eager to contribute and learn, ask a lot of questions, and proactively look for improvements You don't consider the work complete until you have all the information needed You're able to manage multiple priorities and work with a high sense of urgency You don't stop when you hit a speed bump and enjoy figuring out the best path forward and reach your destination You are a curious and constant learner, where every day and every task is an opportunity to learn About Us Fluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNT) has been a leader in performance marketing since 2010, offering customer acquisition and partner monetization solutions that exceed client expectations. Leveraging untapped channels and diverse ad inventory across partner ecosystems and owned sites, Fluent connects brands with consumers at the most optimal moment, ensuring impactful engagement when it matters most. Constantly innovating and optimizing for performance, Fluent unlocks additional revenue streams for partners and empowers advertisers to acquire their most valuable customers at scale. For more insights, visit Benefits At Fluent, we like what we do, and we like who we do it with. Our team is a tight-knit crew of go-getters; we love to celebrate our successes! In addition, we offer a fully stocked kitchen, catered breakfast and lunch, and our office manager keeps the calendar stocked with activity-filled events. When we're not eating, working out, or planning parties, Fluent folks can be found participating in recreational sports leagues, networking with She Runs It, and bonding with across teams during quarterly outings to baseball games, fancy dinners, and pizza-making classes. And we have all the practical benefits, too... Competitive compensation Ample career and professional growth opportunities New Headquarters with an open floor plan to drive collaboration Health, dental, and vision insurance Pre-tax savings plans and transit/parking programs 401K with competitive employer match Volunteer and philanthropic activities throughout the year Educational and social events The amazing opportunity to work for a high-flying performance marketing company! Salary Range: $110,000 to $115,000 - The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Fluent salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. Candidates may be at risk of targeting by malicious actors seeking personal information. Fluent recruiters will only reach out via LinkedIn or email with an @ domain. Any outreach by Fluent via other sources (e.g. text, other domains etc) should be ignored. Fluent participates in the E-Verify Program. As a participating employer, Fluent, LLC will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Fluent, LLC follows all federal regulations including those set forth by The Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC). The OSC enforces the anti-discrimination provision (§ 274B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

Created: 2024-11-05