Crestline Investors, Inc., founded in 1997 and based in Fort Worth, Texas, is an institutional alternative investment management firm. Crestline specializes in credit and opportunistic investments, including financing and restructuring solutions for mature private equity funds. In addition, the firm manages a multi-PM equity market-neutral hedge fund, and provides beta and hedging solutions for institutional clients. The company maintains affiliate offices in New York City, London, Toronto and Tokyo.
Crestline is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll and Expense Accountant to join our finance team. The Payroll and Expense Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll and expenses for our firm. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in payroll management, exceptional organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Payroll Processing:
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with HR to accurately reflect changes in employee status, benefits, and deductions in the payroll system.
• Execute payroll runs on a regular schedule, verifying data accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
2. Compliance and Reporting:
• Stay informed about relevant tax laws, labor regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and other regulatory reports as required.
• Generate accurate and timely payroll reports for management review.
3. Recordkeeping:
• Maintain comprehensive and organized payroll records, including employee information, tax withholding, and other relevant details.
• Prepare relevant payroll entries to be posted to the general ledger monthly.
• Reconcile payroll data with financial records and resolve any discrepancies.
4. Expense processing:
• Process expense reports for payments.
• Shepard expense reports through the approval process and then to the general ledger.
5. Communication and Support:
• Address employee inquiries related to payroll and expenses in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
6. Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Competency:

• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, laws, and compliance requirements.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Paylocity experience is strongly preferred.
• Concur experience a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• High degree of discretion in handling confidential information.

Education and experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience, required.
• Bachelor's degree, required. Bachelor's degree in accounting is a plus.
• Exposure to alternative asset management is a plus.