What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Bookkeeper position at TXODDS?
We have spent 20 years creating a market leading global delivery platform for low latency streamed odds data. TXODDS specialises in the aggregation of sports betting data and distribution of FAST, ACCURATE ODDS via betting odds API feeds and providing historical data to the global sports betting industry.
We work behind-the-scenes across the sports gaming industry, ensuring clients have access to real time, accurate and relevant data – no matter which sport or fixture. We also maintain the world’s most comprehensive betting odds data archive, for full end-to-end Analytics and Business Intelligence retrieval. Our products give access to the most reliable, low latency and actionable sports betting data available.
Even if you do not recognise our name, if you have ever placed a bet online, it is likely that the site is actively utilising our data.
Overview
The Payroll Bookkeeper at TXODDS in Chicago plays a crucial role inmaintaining the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of the company’s payrolland accounting functions. This position will collaborate closely with accounting firms, as well as internal stakeholders, to ensureseamless payroll operations and financial reporting.
This role isresponsible for overseeing weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll processes,ensuring all payments are accurate, timely, and compliant with state and citytax regulations. Additionally, the Payroll Bookkeeper will act as afinancial detective, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies toprevent errors and inefficiencies.
What you'll do
- Oversee weekly independent contractor payments, ensuring accurate processing and proper documentation in both Excel and the internal back office, in coordination with new accounting stakeholders.
- Oversee bi-weekly payroll, ensuring timely submission and accurate deductions.
- Oversee monthly payroll, ensuring accurate deductions, including 401(k) and healthcare benefits administration, where applicable.
- Maintain compliance with U.S. labor laws and payroll tax regulations, with the People & Culture Department.
- Assist with tax compliance, including TIN matching, W-9 processing, independent contractor agreements, and ACH authorizations.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting, including payroll reports.
- Investigate and mitigate financial discrepancies by analyzing payroll and accounting data, identifying gaps, and proactively resolving issues to ensure accuracy and compliance—thinking like a financial detective.
What we expect
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Our recruitment process includes an initial discussion, and a comprehensive interview exploring your customer focus, sports knowledge as well as problem-solving strategies and team collaboration abilities.
