Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

Truveta is the world’s first health provider led data platform with a vision of Saving Lives with Data. Our mission is to enable researchers to find cures faster, empower every clinician to be an expert, and help families make the most informed decisions about their care. Achieving Truveta’ s ambitious vision requires an incredible team of talented and inspired people with a special combination of health, software and big data experience who share our company values. 

This position is based out of our headquarters in the Greater Seattle area. #LI-hybrid  

Who We Need 

Truveta is rapidly building a talented and diverse team to tackle complex health and technical challenges. Beyond core capabilities, we are seeking problem solvers, passionate and collaborative teammates, and those willing to roll up their sleeves while making a difference.  

If you are interested in the opportunity to pursue purposeful work, join a mission-driven team, and build a rewarding career while having fun, Truveta may be the perfect fit for you.  

This Opportunity  

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to support payroll operations in a multi-state payroll environment. This entry-level role is ideal for someone interested in building a career in payroll, finance, or accounting. The Payroll Accountant will assist with payroll processing, payroll accounting activities, and employee support while working with BambooHR.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with processing payroll on a semi-monthly basis for employees across multiple U.S. states
• Review and prepare payroll reports to ensure accuracy prior to payroll close
• Prepare payroll journal entries and support posting payroll data into the accounting system
• Assist with reconciling payroll entries to the general ledger and resolving discrepancies
• Work with third-party vendors related to benefits (e.g., 401(k) and health insurance providers) to support accurate data exchange, reporting, and smooth payroll-related processes
• Support payroll-related changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, and pay adjustments
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly  
• Support payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting requests
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure payroll, tax, and accounting data are accurate and aligned
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
• Assist with year-end processes including W-2s and other required filings 
• Support special projects and other payroll-related tasks as needed

Key Qualifications      

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field (Finance, HR, Business, etc.)
•  2+ years of hands-on experience in payroll and accounting
• Exposure to multi-state payroll concepts and payroll accounting
• Familiarity with BambooHR and/or accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday Financials, QuickBooks, SAP)
• Interest in payroll compliance, systems, and process improvement 

Why Truveta?     

Be a part of building something special. Now is the perfect time to join Truveta. We have strong, established leadership with decades of success. We are well-funded. We are building a culture that prioritizes people and their passions across personal, professional and everything in between. Join us as we build an amazing company together.  

We Offer: 

• Interesting and meaningful work for every career stage 
• Great benefits package 
• Comprehensive benefits with strong medical, dental and vision insurance plans 
• 401K plan 
• Professional development for continuous learning 
• Work/life autonomy via flexible work hours and flexible paid time off 
• Generous parental leave 
• Regular team activities (virtual and in-person as soon as we are able) 
• The base pay for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target. Pay is based on several factors including location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional compensation such as incentive pay and stock options. 

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. 

Truveta is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace. We believe that having employees, interns, and contractors with diverse backgrounds enables Truveta to better meet our mission and serve patients and health communities around the world. We recognize that opportunities in technology historically excluded and continue to disproportionately exclude Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people. We strongly encourage individuals with these identities to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.