Staff Accountant - Payroll and Tax

Lulu Press is dedicated to making the world a better place, one book at a time through sustainable practices, innovative print-on-demand products, and a commitment to excellent service. We use cutting edge technology to produce high quality eBooks and print-on-demand products via sustainable sourcing and environmentally conscious manufacturing practices.

Our employees are committed to making our communities and the world a better place by providing unrivaled customer service to one author, one idea, one book at a time. It's part of our story. What's yours?

We're currently seeking a Staff Accountant with a focus on payroll and indirect tax responsibilities. In this role, you will oversee our payroll processing and ensure timely reporting and payment of sales tax, VAT, and GST. In this role, you’ll be responsible for meticulously reviewing employee information and hours worked, occasionally computing wages for new hires, and managing the preparation and processing of employee payments through our payroll vendor, ADP. Additionally, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate reporting and payment of sales tax, VAT, and GST using our vendor, Avalara.

Your responsibilities will encompass gathering relevant tax data for periodic reporting to Avalara or various governments, ensuring compliance with tax regulations. You'll also be responsible for reconciling tax payments to the general ledger and addressing any discrepancies that arise.

To thrive in this position, you'll need a solid understanding of indirect tax principles and regulations (VAT experience is a plus), as well as proficiency in payroll (ADP) and accounting software (NetSuite).  Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail are essential, as you'll be entrusted with maintaining precise records and meeting reporting deadlines.

In managing our payroll process, this position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills as you'll be collaborating closely with various teams and stakeholders. Excellent organizational and time management abilities will also be key to your success. Your responsibilities will include reviewing employee information and working hours, calculating wages, preparing, and processing employee payroll through our third-party payroll vendor (ADP), and maintaining accurate payroll records. The ability to investigate and resolve payroll issues and comply with strict compliance with company and regulatory standards is crucial, especially regarding 401K plans.

Responsibilities (Indirect Tax)

• Maintains and manages all domestic sales tax and international VAT and GST.
• Responsible for the filing (and coordination) of all tax documents in a timely manner ensuring the resulting liabilities are paid on a timely basis using third party tax return preparers (Avalara).
• Assists with financial/tax audits and gathers required audit information.
• Performs bank reconciliations as needed.
• Ensures financial accounts associated with duties are properly supported and reconciled. 

Responsibilities (Payroll)

• In relation to payroll processing, communication with managers, collecting timesheet data and payroll information and preparing batch control.
• Entering data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs
• Ability to calculate wages, benefits, tax deductions, expenses, and commissions.
• Interacting and communicating with third-party payroll vendors in a timely manner
• Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions
• Collaborating closely with the People & Culture team to ensure payroll information accuracy
• Assisting with annual 401k audit
• Preparing Journal Entries to record payroll
• Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns
• Performing General Ledger reconciliations, as applicable
• Preparing financial reports and analysis Assisting with month and year-end closings and audits as is related to the duties.
• Assisting with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, economics, finance, or business
• General accounting experience including general ledger (minimum of 3 years)
• Payroll and indirect tax experience (minimum of 1 year)
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, payroll practices and indirect sales type taxes
• Experience with foreign currencies is a plus.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of completeness and accuracy.
• Major ERP systems experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft, etc.)
• Experience working with accounting and HRIS payroll software (ADP a plus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills with proven use of advanced Excel functionality
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of completeness and accuracy, self-motivated.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to summarize financial data to allow management to use this information to better run the business.
• Be able to work in a hybrid environment out of our RTP, NC office, with approximately 2 days in the office per week.

Lulu Press offers a comprehensive benefit offering that includes medical, dental, vision, FSA / HSA accounts, voluntary benefit options, and unlimited PTO. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on their first day of employment. Additionally, we offer a 401(K)-retirement plan and company match. 

Lulu Press is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in our workplace. We embrace the differences that make us unique individuals by welcoming the variety of perspectives our employees bring to the table.. We know these perspectives can bring us together to solve problems and drive innovation. 

Lulu Press is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, physical ability, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, political beliefs, and other characteristics protected by federal / state / and local laws.

Please note: We are only able to consider candidates that live in the state of North Carolina (US) and local to the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. as we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time or in the future.

Learn more About Us here: https://www.lulu.com/about-us

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