PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

National/Remote

Who We Are and What We Believe:

Founded in 1997, Bottom Line is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization with a mission to partner with degree-aspiring students of color from under-resourced communities as they get into college, graduate, and go far in life. We achieve this mission by providing one-on-one guidance during the college application process through college graduation and the successful launch of their careers.

Our vision is to dramatically transform urban communities by producing thousands of new career-ready college graduates.

When you join Bottom Line, you will find a rewarding, fast-paced, results-oriented environment. We build strong relationships with our students and with each other. We take our work seriously, and we know that a focus on data and metrics is integral to our continued success. Experts in our fields, we are driven by our mission and extremely proud of the work we do.

What You Will Do:

The Payroll Accountant will oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions, ensuring that pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations and Bottom Line’s established Internal Controls. The Payroll Accountant will also oversee all payroll-associated filings in states where Bottom Line employs staff members to ensure full compliance with reporting agencies and related unemployment regulations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Processes the organization’s biweekly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely delivery to staff.
• Maintains documentation and processes updates for all payroll paydata and related payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions in collaboration with Human Resources’ Benefits Manager.
• Posts all Payroll Transactions to the GL; including accrual entries and fringe liabilities.
• Reconciles Payroll/Fringe related accounts on a quarterly basis.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Participates in the technical onboarding of staff as it relates to using the Time sheet and Payroll modules within Bottom Line’s payroll system.
• Partners with HR team to ensure staff follow hourly work and overtime regulations as well as BL’s established protocols, designed to align with these regulations
• Manages inquiries related to unemployment reporting and processing for all states where Bottom Line employs staff members
• Reviews the work of BL’s Third Party Adminstrator (ADP) ensuring that vendor performance is adequate and compliant.
• Supports the annual 403b and Financial statement audits;
• Leads review and clean up of current paydata from prior years, in collaboration with other members of the HR and Finance teams and the Vendor
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures.
• Sets up/registers the organization with relevant tax agencies.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without advanced notice.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 9 - 5 or 10 - 6 (local time), and flexibility may be requested. Additional hours as needed.

Expected Travel:

Approximately 3 times a year for team meetings and organizational events

Who Should Apply:

If you meet the qualifications below, you should apply.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or related field required.
• At least three to five years of related experience required. Extensive knowledge of payroll functions, including preparation, reconciliations, internal controls, and payroll tax regulations
• Proficient with payroll software. Bottom Line uses ADP Workforce Now; knowledge of/experience with any ADP platform is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP reporting standards.
• GL Accounting understanding and experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Demonstrated commitment to Bottom Line’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values

How To Apply/Application Deadline:

All applications must be submitted via Bottom Line’s Career Page.

Please share your resume and cover letter.

The application deadline is September 5, 2025.

Start Date:

October/November 2025

Compensation:

NY: $90,000 - 94,000

MASS: $86,000 – 91,000

CHI: $80,000 – 85,000

National/All other areas: $72,000 – 77,000

Benefits:

Learn about our benefits here.