Payroll Senior Accountant-Part-Time

Templafy; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited time off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work hours

Daily free lunch

ClassPass membership

Job summary

Templafy is seeking a US Payroll Specialist to join our team on a part-time basis, working approximately 20 or more hours per week. You will manage the US payroll process and partner closely with People+ and Finance to ensure payroll is accurate, compliant, and processed on time.

The role covers end-to-end payroll, changes, tax filings, benefits administration, and year-end reporting, with a focus on multi-state compliance and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience managing US payroll across multiple states.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour requirements, and year-end reporting.
• Experience with a major US payroll platform; ADP experience preferred.
• Strong reconciliation skills and experience partnering with Finance and People/HR teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet firm payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end US payroll process, including regular and off-cycle payrolls.
• Process payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Review payroll inputs, validate calculations, and approve payroll for processing.
• Coordinate with our payroll provider on federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, registrations, notices, and corrections.
• Administer payroll-related benefits and deductions in partnership with the People+ team and benefits providers.
• Reconcile payroll reports to the general ledger and support month-end close activities.
• Support payroll audits and year-end reporting, including Forms W-2.
• Respond to employee payroll questions promptly, accurately, and confidentially.
• Maintain payroll procedures and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, controls, processes, and efficiency.

Skills

US payroll management

ADP experience

Payroll tax knowledge

NetSuite ERP

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ADP payroll platform

NetSuite ERP

Job description

About us:
Templafy is the leading AI-powered document generation platform for companies with a need to create accurate, compliant, and on-brand documents with maximum efficiency and ease. Accessible directly from applications like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Salesforce, Templafy is trusted by more than 800 industry leading enterprises, including KPMG, Adobe, and PWC. Our platform simplifies document workflows and eliminates the complexity and risk associated with the content creation process.

Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2014, Templafy’s success is built by our 60+ employee nationalities found at offices around the world. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and empowered, they perform at their best—creating a win for all. Our unique product and dedication to innovation and excellence have raised over $200 million in funding from top investors like Insight Venture Partners, Seed Capital, Dawn Capital, Damgaard Company and Golub Capital.
About the Role

We are looking for an experienced US Payroll Specialist to join our team on a part-time basis, working approximately 20 or more hours per week. This role will be responsible for managing our US payroll process and partnering closely with our People+ and Finance teams to ensure payroll is accurate, compliant, and processed on time.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the end-to-end US payroll process, including regular and off-cycle payrolls.
• Process payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Review payroll inputs, validate calculations, and approve payroll for processing.
• Coordinate with our payroll provider on federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, registrations, notices, and corrections.
• Administer payroll-related benefits and deductions in partnership with the People+ team and benefits providers.
• Reconcile payroll reports to the general ledger and support month-end close activities.
• Support payroll audits and year-end reporting, including Forms W-2.
• Respond to employee payroll questions promptly, accurately, and confidentially.
• Maintain payroll procedures and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, controls, processes, and efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience managing US payroll across multiple states.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour requirements, and year-end reporting.
• Strong hands‑on experience with a major US payroll platform; ADP experience is preferred.
• Strong reconciliation skills and experience partnering with Finance and People/HR teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet firm payroll deadlines.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee information.
• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP system is a plus.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this part‑time position is $55.00–$65.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Employee Benefits

• Unlimited time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible work hours
• Daily free lunch
• ClassPass membership

At Templafy, we’re all about building an inclusive culture where talented people come together to spark creativity in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Strong relationships and teamwork are at the core of everything we do, and with our flat structure, everyone’s ideas count regardless of role or experience.

We’re big on social events that foster connection and build a diverse, empowering community. From celebrating milestones and participating in employee resource groups to simply eating lunch together, we create space for meaningful team bonding.

Our mission goes beyond building a product—we’re shaping the future of document creation, and we’d love for you to be part of the journey.

Templafy is a workplace of belongingness. To us this means that you have a voice, you dare to speak up, and your voice is heard. We focus on offering an environment that allows all employees to feel that they belong regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic information, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or other status.