Senior Specialist US Accounting

Senior Specialist US Accounting (Payroll and Contract Lifecycle Management) 6 Months Contract basis
About Us:
Elevate K-12 is on a mission to ensure every student receives a high-quality education
Elevate K-12 is a teaching company that provides synchronous virtual instruction to thousands of K-12 schools across the country that are facing acute teacher shortages
Elevate K-12 provides engaging instruction via livestream from experienced US-certified teachers
Schools feel confident filling their permanent teacher vacancies with these high-quality instructors, ensuring consistent academic outcomes for all students

Elevate K-12 is a series-C funded EdTech company enjoying business momentum
We are growing to meet the acute and worsening teacher shortage crisis, and are working to become an iconic EdTech brand, uplifting the lives of millions of students and creating unique job opportunities for teachers in this new, innovative category of education

The Role:
The Senior Specialist US Accounting (Payroll and CLM) role is responsible for overseeing vendor payments specific to the payroll processes for teachers and contractors, ensuring accuracy and timely payments
This role also manages contract lifecycle management for teacher, supplemental, corporate, and vendor contracts
This includes managing payroll concerns, conducting audits, preparing tax documents, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance
The role also involves participating in technical discussions and User Acceptance Testing for system enhancements

What you will do:
Ensure vendor payments (Accounts Payable) to teachers and contractors are processed accurately and within agreed timelines

Adapt and refine payroll processes and techniques for efficient project completion

Provide support to contractors regarding payroll concerns, ensuring timely resolution

Calculate correct payments by gathering data from multiple sources, including the company portal, Google Sheets, and emails

Maintain accurate records of contractor payroll transactions and documentation

Review daily and weekly payroll reports, identifying and addressing any issues

Perform quarterly reviews of 1099 reports and handle the preparation and issuance of tax documents, including 1099s and W-2s

Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new system enhancements and bug fixes

Participate in technical and cross-functional discussions related to teacher payments

Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency

Actively participate in audits, providing necessary documentation and resolving any audit queries

Generate reports that include all the key attributes for contracts after full execution

Review corporate vendor contracts and provide procurement-based recommendations on terms

Manage document library, generate CLM reports and maintain dashboards
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

3-5 years of experience in US payroll, Accounts payable and 1099 Processing
Experience with contract management is a plus

Strong understanding of payroll systems, practices, and relevant compliance requirements

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, Tipalti, DocuSign and working with data from multiple sources

Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a proactive mindset

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Experience with UAT or involvement in system enhancement discussions is a plus

Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and respond to stakeholder queries

What we offer:
An amazing team of ?Elevaters? with a strong, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Competitive compensation
21 PTO (Paid Time Off), 14 Annual holidays
Internet reimbursement
Hybrid/Work from home setup with flexible working hours
We are an equal employment opportunity employer
Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law
If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request