Austin- AP & Payroll Operations Leader

Requirements

• This role combines full-cycle payables management with payroll responsibility, requiring strong systems knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage processes serving a distributed workforce across multiple states
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• 5+ years of accounts payable experience in a company with at least 200 employees
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• Experience managing payroll processing and compliance
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• Knowledge of US payroll legal requirements and government reporting regulations
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• Working knowledge of Workday or similar ERP systems
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• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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• Proficiency in Excel
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• (Desirable) Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
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• (Desirable) Experience managing a small team
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• (Desirable) Gaming industry or project-based environment experience

• Cloud Imperium Games is seeking an experienced AP & Payroll Manager to oversee accounts payable operations and biweekly payroll processing for our US operations
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• Reporting to the US Accounting Director, you'll be responsible for managing the complete accounts payable cycle from purchase orders through to payment, while also overseeing biweekly payroll processing and compliance
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• You'll develop and maintain AP systems and procedures, ensure accurate vendor management and 1099 reporting, and work closely with the GL team on month-end accruals. On the payroll side, you'll manage processing, reconciliation, year-end reporting, and employee inquiries
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• This is a hands-on management role where you'll be involved in day-to-day operations while also driving process improvements to increase department capacity. You'll develop strong relationships with both vendors and internal stakeholders, and may mentor staff members to support their professional development
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• Manage full-cycle payables including purchase orders, invoice processing, and payment execution
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• Develop, implement, and maintain AP systems, procedures, and policies
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• Oversee vendor maintenance, 1099 reporting, and purchase-related tax compliance
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• Review AP aging for accuracy and collaborate with GL team on month-end accrual preparation
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• Resolve vendor discrepancies and account reconciliations
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• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency
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• Process accurate and timely biweekly payroll for US employees
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• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
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• Manage year-end reporting including W-2 and W-2c preparation
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• Investigate and respond to employee payroll inquiries
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• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and government reporting regulations
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• Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed
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• Build strong working relationships with leadership and staff
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• Participate in day-to-day operations during high-demand periods
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• This role is based in Austin, Texas and reports to the US Accounting Director