Payroll Specialist

We seek an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance Team as a Payroll Specialist. As a Payroll Specialist, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our organization. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial well-being of our company and ensure that our employees are paid correctly and on time. If you have a strong background in payroll administration, an understanding of tax laws and employment regulations, and a passion for maintaining accuracy in financial records, we encourage you to apply. 

In this role, you will:

• Process and administer payroll, taxes, and benefits for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. 
• Maintain employee payroll records, including but not limited to wages, benefits, deductions, and tax withholdings. 
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with the finance and HR team as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and issues.  
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide exceptional customer service regarding payroll-related matters. 
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and other stakeholders as required.  
• Post payroll data to the general ledger, monitor and analyze payroll data to identify potential issues or discrepancies, and implement corrective actions as needed. 
• Stay up-to-date with payroll regulations, tax laws, and best practices, and implement necessary changes to develop and maintain payroll processing procedures, including documentation and training materials. 
• Develop relationships with third-party vendors, including payroll service providers and tax agencies. 

You are

• A skilled multi-tasker who is quick to learn new programs and tools 
• Excited to contribute to BrainPOP’s mission of empowering kids to shape the world around them and within them
• A self-starter with a great work ethic who loves testing and has strong attention to detail
• Not afraid to roll up your sleeves; “Not my job” is not in your vocabulary
• A team player with the time management and organizational skills to also work independently

On Your Resume

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in payroll management, 
• Thorough understanding of payroll processing, tax laws, employment regulations, and best practices. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. 
• Proficiency in using payroll software and MS Excel. 
• Experience with Netsuite is a plus but not required.  

Life at BrainPOP

What we do today directly impacts how teachers teach, and students learn. We continue to be inspired because we can see the difference we’re making, and we’re proud to be a creative, collaborative, always-teaching, and always-learning community. Our commitment to supporting and empowering teachers and students is reflected in our dedication to enhancing the lives of our employees—in and out of the office. Our team is a diverse group of educators, data scientists, published authors, engineers, artists, bakers, film buffs, cyclists, dual citizens, and so much more. We value Diversity & Inclusion, collaboration, and learning from multiple perspectives, and we encourage people to bring their most authentic selves to work. Besides offering a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizing work-life balance, we make it a point to integrate fun and play into the workplace. 

We offer:

• Corporate Donation Matching 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Life Insurance
• 401K with a company match 
• Friends & Family BrainPOP Subscription
• Learning & Development Stipend
• Wellness Activities (ClassPass Membership)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Company Events (happy hours, volunteering opportunities, trivia nights, and monthly Town Halls) 

The starting salary for this role is between $70,000 - $80,000, depending on skills and experience. We take a geo-neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location. We have competitive pay bands for all other countries based on market standards. Individual compensation decisions are based on several factors, including experience level, skill set, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. Based on these factors, we expect most candidates offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description, as posted. If so, the updated salary range will be communicated to you as a candidate.

Location:

BrainPOP is a hybrid work environment, allowing employees to self-select where they work–whether fully remote in approved states or in-office in our New York headquarters.

We can employ remotely out of the following approved hiring states:

• Connecticut
• New Jersey
• New York
• Pennsylvania

We believe that a diverse organization is a more effective organization. BrainPOP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.