Genius Fund, a private equity fund focused on complete vertical integration in breakthrough industries, is seeking a Payroll/Staff Accountant to process payroll for assigned companies and maintain general ledges and compile data to maintain payroll records according to company policies and controls. Supports accounting and finance objectives, while constantly working towards improving processes and procedures.

Our ideal candidate has a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are growing incredibly quickly, meaning the successful Payroll/Staff Accountant will be given significant responsibility and autonomy. This will mean hard work. This is not your normal 9-5. This role will allow room for innovation in developing processes and/or programs that could benefit the company and create room for significant personal and career growth. If you're undervalued at your current organization and want to take on bigger projects, we want to talk to you.

To the right candidate, we offer:

• Generous compensation commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Fully stocked kitchen with breakfast and lunch catered daily

We are a private equity / venture capital fund focusing on vertically integrated businesses in breakthrough industries. We make large bets on small teams that challenge the status quo. We believe the next generation of innovators will arrive from the most diverse of backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities of the job include:

• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
• Process semi-monthly payroll
• Compile data such as hours worked, taxes, exemptions, and insurance
• Audit and process payroll checks
• Process payroll information associated with newly hired employees, terminated employees, wage verification, withholding allowances, pay rate changes, status changes, benefit deductions, payroll garnishments and direct deposits.  
• Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes and deductions
• Respond to all payroll inquiries and levy's
• Communicate with managers and HR when necessary to resolve issues
• Maintain accurate files with supporting documentation
• Assist in company audits
• Maintain the Payroll database
• Ensure all taxes are reviewed for accuracy
•  Manage/process garnishments, 401k etc
• Point of contact for all time keeping, payroll, and/or payroll taxes inquiries
• Maintain desktop procedures for payroll processing and cross training.
• Completing and distributing W-2's
• Reconcile benefits deductions from payroll

Skills and Qualifications of the job include:

• Minimum 3 years of responsible accounting & payroll processing experience
• Understanding of payroll procedures and principles
• Managing aged payables & receivables
• Ability to calculate, post and manage payroll entries, and understand payroll records
• Experience with spreadsheets and accounting software
• Must be confidential and trustworthy
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. Genius Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.