Payroll Specialist

Blumhouse; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Blumhouse in Fargo, ND seeks a Payroll Specialist who can turn ledgers into forecasts, own the accounts-payable cycle, and ensure GAAP and ND tax compliance.

This senior freelance role offers $79,000–$120,000 and unlimited PTO, with a manager committed to your growth and opportunities to scale as you contribute to strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 years in a senior role
• Strong GAAP and internal controls knowledge
• Calm under pressure in a fast-paced finance environment
• Ability to mentor junior accounting staff
• Experience with financial modeling and forecasting

Responsibilities

• Own the accounts-payable cycle from invoice intake through final disbursement
• Build cash-flow models and forecasts for planning
• Mentor junior accounting staff and review their work for accuracy
• Support due diligence and financial modeling for strategic initiatives
• Convert a messy chart of accounts into readable structures
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and ND tax regulations
• Keep capital-expenditure approvals flowing with proper documentation

Skills

Senior-level freelance experience

5 years experience

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Where most teams see a spreadsheet, Blumhouse sees opportunity, and this Payroll Specialist role in Fargo, ND is where that opportunity gets quantified. Stack the numbers: $79,000 - $120,000, 5 years required, freelance schedule, and a senior seat that grows as fast as you do.

Key Responsibilities

• Build cash-flow models that hold up under a deeply-bought-in stress test
• Mentor junior accounting staff and review their work for accuracy
• Turn raw ledgers into forecasts the finance team can actually plan against
• Support due diligence and financial modeling for strategic initiatives
• Convert a messy chart of accounts into something a newcomer can read
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and ND tax regulations
• Keep capital-expenditure approvals flowing without losing the paper trail
• Own the accounts-payable cycle from invoice intake through final disbursement

What You'll Bring

• Experience at the senior level inside a freelance role
• 5 years that taught you which corners can be cut
• Calm under the craft-obsessed chaos a senior role tends to generate
• A keen eye for quality and consistency in your output

Growing steadily over 5 years, Blumhouse now leads autonomy-driven innovation in the finance market. Our ND crew runs on candor, caffeine, and a stubborn refusal to ship sloppy work.

The compensation here starts at $79,000 - $120,000, paired with unlimited PTO and a manager committed to your professional growth.