About Wonder
Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.
Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot.
Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale.
Join us as we work to make great food more accessible.
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and resilient Manager, Payroll Accountant to join our finance team. This is a critical role for an individual who excels in a fast-paced, high-change environment and is adept at managing complex, multi-state payroll operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our payroll processes while continuously driving improvements in a rapidly evolving setting.
Responsibilities:
Own the Payroll Accounting Cycle: responsible for all payroll accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations across multiple systems (Workday, ADP, NetSuite, D365), month-end close activities for various legal entities, and manage year-end payroll close activities..
Ensure Compliance & Accuracy: Lead payroll-related audits, maintain SOX compliance, and stay current with federal, state, and local payroll regulations to ensure flawless execution.
Drive Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to payroll systems, workflows, and reporting. You will be a key player in troubleshooting complex issues and optimizing our system integrations.
Collaborate and Analyze: Partner with FP&A and HR on forecasting and budgeting, and provide ad hoc reporting and insightful variance analysis to key stakeholders.
Experience:
Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll accounting
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. CPA certification is a plus.
Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of GAAP and payroll accounting principles. Advanced proficiency in Excel and hands-on experience with payroll software (ADP, Workday) and ERP systems (NetSuite, D365).
Adaptability & Drive: A demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a demanding, high-volume environment. You are a proactive problem-solver who embraces change and is committed to continuous improvement.
Integrity & Communication: Exceptional attention to detail, a high level of integrity for handling confidential information, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across the organization.
NY Salary: $128,000-$135,500 per year.
Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.
Our hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office. That said, many team members choose to come in more often to take advantage of in-person collaboration and connection. You're welcome—and encouraged—to be in the office up to 5 days a week if it works for you
Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.
A Final Note
At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy.
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