Payroll and Accounts Payable Analyst

About the Role

Job title: Payroll and Accounts Payable Analyst Job type: Full-time Location: Remote (US only)

Job Summary: We are looking for a Payroll & Accounts Payable Analyst to own the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll and vendor payments. You will sit at the heart of our finance operations — ensuring employees and vendors are paid correctly and on schedule, controls are followed, and payroll and A/P data reconcile cleanly to the general ledger.

What You'll Do

• Own end-to-end payroll processing across all pay cycles, including new hires, terminations, status changes, bonuses, commissions, and off-cycle runs
• Calculate, reconcile, and remit payroll taxes, garnishments, benefits deductions, and 401(k) contributions, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage the full accounts payable lifecycle, including invoice intake, GL coding, approval routing, and timely vendor payments via ACH, check, and wire
• Perform three-way matching of invoices to purchase orders and receipts, resolving discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Maintain vendor master data, collect W-9s, and prepare and file annual 1099s
• Reconcile payroll and A/P subledgers to the general ledger and prepare related journal entries and accruals for month-end close
• Monitor A/P aging and payment terms to optimize cash flow and capture early-payment discounts
• Administer employee expense reimbursements and corporate card programs, ensuring policy compliance
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and vendor payment questions with accuracy, professionalism, and discretion
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and reconciliations
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls across the payroll and A/P functions
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate and scale payroll and A/P workflows as the company grows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2–4 years of hands-on payroll and/or accounts payable experience
• Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage-and-hour compliance
• Solid understanding of A/P processes, GL coding, and accrual accounting fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with a payroll platform and an ERP/accounting system
• Strong command of Google Sheets and Excel
• High degree of accuracy and discretion when handling confidential payroll and financial data
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage recurring, non-negotiable deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote, fast-paced startup environment
• FPC or CPP certification, or progress toward a professional payroll or accounting certification
• Multi-state payroll experience
• Experience with 1099 and monthly/quarterly/year-end payroll tax reporting
• Exposure to AI tools or automated accounting and payroll workflows

Compensation & Logistics

The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $70,000 –$90,000 USD. All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies. micro1 provides a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.

Disclaimer

Base salary range: $90,000–$130,000/year (see Notes).