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Period.\nBacked by Porsche Ventures, Hearst Ventures, and Centana Growth Partners, RunBuggy is transforming the way cars move. Our cutting-edge technology is trusted by some of the largest OEMs, captive finance companies, and automotive lenders in the world to streamline vehicle transportation at scale.\nRunBuggy’s end-to-end platform connects car shippers and haulers in real time - eliminating the friction of traditional load boards and costly custom software. For shippers, RunBuggy integrates directly into existing management systems, reducing transportation costs and accelerating delivery timelines. For transporters, we offer a smarter, more profitable way to find, accept, and manage loads - all from a single app.\nSince launching in 2019, RunBuggy has grown to over 200 team members, facilitated the movement of hundreds of thousands of vehicles, and attracted tens of thousands of transporters across the U.S.\nWe’re not just building a better logistics platform - we’re redefining the future of automotive transportation.\nAbout the Role:\nThe Payroll Administrator is responsible for processing accurate and timely multi-state payroll while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements. This role manages payroll operations by ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality, resolving issues, performing payroll accounting, and completing payroll reporting, all while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Human Resources, and other department leaders.\nThis position is a hybrid position (2-3 days in office per week). This role reports to the Controller with a dotted-line reporting structure to the Head of Human Resources.\nIf this sounds just like you, then please read on! If you feel this is not in your wheelhouse, that is okay too! We are actively hiring outstanding professionals, so we encourage you to apply to one of our many other opportunities.\nWhat You Will Be Doing:\nProcess accurate on-cycle and off-cycle semi-monthly payroll for approximately 190 exempt and non-exempt employees. \nPartner with department managers to verify timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies. \nRespond to employee payroll questions and resolve pay-related issues accurately and timely. \nEnter, maintain, and process confidential payroll data, including new hires, address changes, garnishments, terminations, benefit deductions, and tax updates. \nIssue and reissue replacement checks or direct deposits related to payroll corrections or employment separations. \nSet up, maintain, and verify federal and state payroll tax deposits, including SUI and income tax accounts, and resolve tax notices, discrepancies, and errors. \nWork with Human Resources to audit and reconcile benefit invoices, employee deductions, and company contributions. \nApply multi-state wage, overtime, and final pay requirements in payroll administration. \nRespond to unemployment claims and represent the company in unemployment-related hearings, as needed. \nResearch, troubleshoot, and resolve uncashed checks and related payroll exceptions. \nPrepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reporting, including W-2s, payroll taxes, and required state and federal wage reporting. \nManage payroll-related audits and support audits requiring payroll data, including Workers’ Compensation, 401(k), EEOC, and annual financial audits. \nPartner with Human Resources on employee communications related to payroll audits, payroll issues, and required reporting. \nMaintain accurate payroll accounting records and general ledger reconciliations. \nProcess contractor invoices and payments in accordance with 1099 requirements and contract terms. \nEnter, code, and process approved vendor bills and payments accurately and timely. \nPerform other duties as assigned, including participating in special projects, managing certain accounts receivable customer accounts, and supporting the accounts payable function. \nRequirements\nWhat You Bring to the Team by Way of Skills and Experience:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or similar preferred. \n3+ years of payroll processing experience required. \nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including filters, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formatting, and related functions. \nExperience using payroll software, including required experience with Paylocity; NetSuite experience preferred. \nWorking knowledge of federal and state wage and hour requirements. \nUnderstanding of federal and state payroll tax requirements. \nAbility to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive employee data with discretion. \nStrong understanding of payroll operations and related accounting practices. \nHigh attention to detail and accuracy in payroll processing and data review. \nAbility to manage multiple priorities and work independently with sound judgment. \nExcellent time-management skills with the ability to meet recurring payroll deadlines. \nAbility to prioritize tasks effectively and meet strict processing and reporting deadlines. \nStrong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. \nPreferred Qualifications:\nGeneral knowledge of US GAAP accounting specific to payroll accounting.\nExperience with AI tools.\nWhat is in it for You and Why you Should Apply:\nMarket-competitive pay based on education, experience, and location. \nHighly competitive medical, dental, vision, Life w/ AD&D, Short-Term Disability insurance, Long-Term Disability insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.\nEmployee wellness program. \nEmployee rewards, discounts, and recognition programs.\nGenerous company-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.\nPaid paternity/maternity leave.\nMonthly connectivity/home office stipend (no home office stipend if in-office 5 days; all others eligible).\nA supportive and positive space for you to grow and expand your career.\nPay Range Disclosure:\nThe advertised range represents the expected pay range for this position at the time of posting based on education, experience, skills, location, and other factors.\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nRunBuggy is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.\nUnsolicited resumes sent via email or LinkedIn Messenger will not be considered.\nNo agencies, please.\nSalary Description\n$60,000 - $70,000/yr. 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