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Payroll and Accounts Payable Analyst

micro1 is hiring a Payroll and Accounts Payable Analyst to manage accurate and timely employee payroll and vendor payments across a fully remote U.S. finance operation. The role covers end-to-end payroll, payroll taxes, accounts payable, reconciliations, month-end close support, vendor management, internal controls, and workflow automation.

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Salary

USD70,000 - USD90,000 / year

Department

Finance & Accounting

Experience

2–4 years

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end payroll processing across all pay cycles, including new hires, terminations, status changes, bonuses, commissions, and off-cycle runs.
Calculate, reconcile, and remit payroll taxes, garnishments, benefits deductions, and 401(k) contributions in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Manage the full accounts payable lifecycle, including invoice intake, GL coding, approval routing, and vendor payments by ACH, check, and wire.
Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Maintain vendor master data, collect W-9 forms, and prepare and file annual 1099s.
Reconcile payroll and accounts payable subledgers to the general ledger and prepare journal entries and accruals for month-end close.
Monitor accounts payable aging and payment terms to support cash-flow management and capture early-payment discounts.
Administer employee expense reimbursements and corporate card programs while ensuring policy compliance.
Respond accurately and professionally to employee payroll inquiries and vendor payment questions.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and reconciliations.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls across payroll and accounts payable functions.
Identify and implement opportunities to automate and scale payroll and accounts payable workflows.

Skills

PayrollAccounts PayablePayroll TaxesPayroll ProcessingVendor PaymentsGeneral LedgerGL CodingAccrual AccountingPayroll ReconciliationAccounts Payable ReconciliationThree-Way Matching1099 ReportingW-9 ManagementExpense ReimbursementsCorporate CardsInternal ControlsExcelGoogle SheetsERP SystemsPayroll Platforms

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2–4 years of hands-on payroll and/or accounts payable experience.
Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage-and-hour compliance.
Solid understanding of accounts payable processes, GL coding, and accrual accounting fundamentals.
Hands-on experience with a payroll platform and an ERP or accounting system.
Strong proficiency with Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.
High level of accuracy and discretion when handling confidential payroll and financial information.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage recurring, non-negotiable deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently in a fully remote, fast-paced startup environment.
FPC or CPP certification, or progress toward a professional payroll or accounting certification, is preferred.
Multi-state payroll experience is preferred.
Experience with 1099 reporting and monthly, quarterly, or year-end payroll tax reporting is advantageous.
Exposure to AI tools or automated accounting and payroll workflows is a plus.
Must be based in the United States.

Benefits

Fully remote full-time opportunity for U.S.-based professionals.
$70,000–$90,000 annual base salary.
Equity compensation eligibility.
Potential performance-based bonuses.
Up to 100% reimbursement for health insurance premiums.
Paid time off.
401(k) plan with company match.
Opportunity to improve and automate payroll and accounts payable workflows in a growing organization.

Payroll and Accounts Payable Analyst

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end payroll processing across all pay cycles, including new hires, terminations, status changes, bonuses, commissions, and off-cycle runs.

Calculate, reconcile, and remit payroll taxes, garnishments, benefits deductions, and 401(k) contributions in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Manage the full accounts payable lifecycle, including invoice intake, GL coding, approval routing, and vendor payments by ACH, check, and wire.

Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Maintain vendor master data, collect W-9 forms, and prepare and file annual 1099s.

Reconcile payroll and accounts payable subledgers to the general ledger and prepare journal entries and accruals for month-end close.

Monitor accounts payable aging and payment terms to support cash-flow management and capture early-payment discounts.

Administer employee expense reimbursements and corporate card programs while ensuring policy compliance.

Respond accurately and professionally to employee payroll inquiries and vendor payment questions.

Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and reconciliations.

Maintain and strengthen internal controls across payroll and accounts payable functions.

Identify and implement opportunities to automate and scale payroll and accounts payable workflows.

Skills

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

2–4 years of hands-on payroll and/or accounts payable experience.

Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage-and-hour compliance.

Solid understanding of accounts payable processes, GL coding, and accrual accounting fundamentals.

Hands-on experience with a payroll platform and an ERP or accounting system.

Strong proficiency with Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.

High level of accuracy and discretion when handling confidential payroll and financial information.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage recurring, non-negotiable deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Ability to work independently in a fully remote, fast-paced startup environment.

FPC or CPP certification, or progress toward a professional payroll or accounting certification, is preferred.

Multi-state payroll experience is preferred.

Experience with 1099 reporting and monthly, quarterly, or year-end payroll tax reporting is advantageous.

Exposure to AI tools or automated accounting and payroll workflows is a plus.

Must be based in the United States.

Benefits

Fully remote full-time opportunity for U.S.-based professionals.

$70,000–$90,000 annual base salary.

Equity compensation eligibility.

Potential performance-based bonuses.

Up to 100% reimbursement for health insurance premiums.

Paid time off.

401(k) plan with company match.

Opportunity to improve and automate payroll and accounts payable workflows in a growing organization.