Accounting Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily accounting operations for Respage, a self-funded SaaS organization.

• Take full responsibility for payroll processing from start to finish, which includes semi-monthly/bi-weekly cycles, bonuses, commissions, and off-cycle payments.

• Manage payroll tax registrations, filings, and notifications across various states.

• Handle benefits deductions, 401(k) contributions and reconciliations, as well as PTO accruals.

• Collaborate with People Ops on onboarding new hires, terminations, and addressing employment classification inquiries.

• Act as the internal authority on multi-state employment matters, including state registrations, nexus, local taxes, and withholding requirements.

• Take charge of sales tax determination, registration, filing, and remittance in relevant states.

• Monitor economic nexus thresholds and highlight new state obligations.

• Maintain state registrations, annual reports, and business licenses.

• Respond to notices from states and agencies.

• Ensure billing accuracy in accordance with contracts and identify areas of revenue leakage.

• Enhance billing workflows, including the adoption of payment links and automation of invoices in QBO.

• Manage accounts receivable functions such as invoicing, cash application, payment reconciliation, and follow-up on collections.

• Oversee accounts payable functions, including vendor onboarding, approvals, payment processing, and 1099 filings.

• Resolve discrepancies in billing and vendor relations, coordinating with client-facing teams on disputes.

• Identify aging issues, exceptions, and problematic accounts.

• Develop and document scalable accounting processes.

• Ensure redundancy in critical tasks such as payroll and billing.

• Identify and eliminate manual tasks in billing, collections, and reconciliations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience, with substantial ownership of payroll and billing operations.

• Practical experience in managing payroll for a multi-state workforce, including state registrations and tax filings.

• Familiarity with sales tax compliance and economic nexus in a SaaS or service-oriented setting.

• Proven experience in maintaining clean AR and AP cycles in a high-volume environment.

• Proficient in QuickBooks Online.

• Preference for experience with automation and system integrations.

• Ability to operate independently with a strong sense of ownership and minimal bureaucracy.

• Strong process-oriented mindset.

• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with sound judgment.

• Ability to communicate clearly and directly across finance and cross-functional teams.

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

• CPA certification is a plus but not mandatory.

• Must reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.

• 401(k) plan with a generous matching contribution.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

• Competitive compensation package.