Payroll Lead and Accounting Specialist

Payroll Lead and Accounting Specialist

About Edgewise Therapeutics :

At Edgewise, we are on a mission to discover new medicines that improve the lives of patients facing serious muscle disease. Our intimate knowledge of muscle biology and biophysics along with our ability to identify and design muscle specific precision small molecules have enabled us to rapidly advance our skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle product candidates into the clinic while also building a robust pre-clinical pipeline. With this focus on therapeutics designed to protect and improve muscle health, our goal is to dramatically enhance the lives of people living with progressive muscle disorders.

We have assembled an experienced and highly motivated leadership team with a strong track record in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry to build the leading, global muscle disease biopharmaceutical company. Come join us make a significant difference in the lives of patients!

Position Summary :

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Lead and Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. This role will primarily focus on managing payroll processes while also supporting general accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll management, experience with ADP, experience in a multi-state environment and familiarity with benefits and leave of absence (LOA) regulations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Process semi-monthly payroll using ADP, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Process payroll information related to stock-based compensation to ensure earnings and tax information is accurately reported to taxing jurisdictions.
• Manage payroll-related workstreams, including but not limited to, salary adjustments, bonuses, and deductions.
• Work with ADP and the Edgewise legal department to ensure that proper state registrations occur for employees hired in new states.
• Record payroll journal entries in NetSuite, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations for payroll-related items, such as accrued bonuses, vacation pay, and other payroll liabilities.
• Collaborate with HR to manage leave of absence (LOA) processes, ensuring accurate payroll adjustments and compliance with policies.
• Assist in the preparation of payroll reports for management and auditors.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and deductions in a timely and professional manner.
• Stay updated on payroll legislation and best practices to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies; safe work practices; and company policies and procedures.
• Meet with new employees to introduce them to payroll processes at Edgewise.
• Coordinate onboarding new vendors by creating vendor records in NetSuite, managing vendor intake forms and W-9s to obtain information from vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements :

Education, Experience, Skills :

Salary range : $80,000-$100,000, title and salary commensurate with experience

There is no deadline because the employer accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Edgewise does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for this position. Please do not send resumes to Edgewise employees or the company location. Edgewise is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.