Senior Accountant, Payroll - job 1 of 2

EvenUp is one of the fastest-growing generative AI startups in history, on a mission to level the playing field for personal injury victims, which range from motor vehicle accidents to child abuse cases. Our products empower law firms to secure faster settlements, higher payouts, and better outcomes for those who need it most.

In the past two years, we scaled our customer base 20x with an Accounting team of 4. We’re now at a point where we are looking for teammates who can help position the company for its next stage of growth. This Senior Accountant role will help us build a strong infrastructure to support growth and scale. We are looking for someone who thrives in a start-up environment. Your friends and co-workers describe you as someone who gets it done and is good-natured, analytical, detail-oriented, and insatiably curious.

You’ll be responsible for day-to-day payroll operations and oversee all aspects of payroll administration (US and Canada), including processing, compliance, reporting, and problem resolution. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing the financial accounting of the largest expense lines on our income statement and reconciling the related payroll balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis. This role requires experience in both Canada and US payroll compliance and process with Canada being more important, due to a gap in knowledge on the current team. As a Senior Accountant, you will work closely with the Controller to produce timely and accurate payroll delivery while adhering to regulatory requirements in both countries.

What you'll do:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, in both US and Canada, ensuring timely and accurate payroll runs

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and provincial regulations governing payroll, taxes, and benefits in both countries and Canada provincial requirements. (Canada examples: proper coding of pay types for the CRA; proper allotment of taxable benefits; adherence to ROE rules)

• Handle employee payroll inquiries and resolve any payroll discrepancies in a timely manner

• Coordinate with HR to ensure the accuracy of employee data, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates

• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and ensure compliance with all payroll-related regulatory requirements

• Process garnishments, benefits, and other deductions

• Perform regular audits of payroll procedures and records to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Assist in the preparation and facilitation of payroll-related audits

• Continuously improve payroll processes and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy

• Act as point of contact for the company for government Revenue agencies (eg. CRA in Canada, various state agencies in the US) 

• Responsible for handling all payroll related account reconciliations for month end close

What we look for:

• Experience processing Canada payroll and has strong familiarity with Canadian payroll laws and regulations

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

• 3-5 years of professional work experience in payroll processing

• Strong knowledge of payroll practices, laws, and regulations in both US and Canada

• Experience with payroll software and systems: ADP, Ceridian, or Rippling preferred

• Highly proficient in Google Sheets/Excel

• Exceptional attention to detail, with outstanding organizational and time-management skills

• Self-motivated and driven to achieve goals, with a proactive approach to tasks

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Notice to Candidates:

EvenUp has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and unaffiliated third parties posing as our recruiting team – please know that we have no affiliation or connection to these situations. We only post open roles on our career page (https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/evenup) or reputable job boards like our official LinkedIn or Indeed pages, and all official EvenUp recruitment emails will come from the domains @evenuplaw.com or @evenup.ai, or no-reply@ashbyhq.com email address. 

If you receive communication from someone you believe is impersonating EvenUp, please report it to us by emailing talent-ops-team@evenuplaw.com. Examples of fraudulent email domains include “careers-evenuplaw.com” and “careers-evenuplaws.com”. 

Benefits & Perks:

Our goal is to empower every team member to contribute to our mission of fostering a more just world, regardless of their role, location, or level of experience. To that end, here is a preview of what we offer:

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family

• Flexible paid time off

• 10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province

• A home office stipend

• 401(k) for US-based employees

• Paid parental leave

• Sabbatical program

• A meet-up program to get together in person with colleagues in your area

• Offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Toronto

Please note the above benefits & perks are for full-time employees

About EvenUp:

EvenUp is on a mission to level the playing field in personal injury cases. EvenUp applies machine learning and its AI model known as Piai™ to reduce manual effort and maximize case outcomes across the personal injury value chain. Combining in-house human legal expertise with proprietary AI and software to analyze records. The Claims Intelligence Platform™ provides rich business insights, AI workflow automation, and best-in-class document creation for injury law firms. EvenUp is the trusted partner of personal injury law firms. Backed by top VCs, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures (BCV), SignalFire, NFX, DCM, and more, EvenUp’s customers range from top trial attorneys to America’s largest personal injury firms. EvenUp was founded in late 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco. Learn more at www.evenuplaw.com.

EvenUp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.