Here at Hometap, we’re collaborative, passionate, and always ready to roll up our sleeves to create solutions that help people get more out of homeownership — and out of life. Our first product, a home equity investment, gives homeowners the opportunity to quickly access the equity they’ve built in their home to pay for what’s most important to them, from handling debt to finally making much-needed renovations, without taking on debt.
We work hard, and have some fun along the way, too. You don’t have to take our word for it: The Boston Globe and Forbes have recognized us as a great place to work, and we’ve been honored for our commitment to innovation in the fintech space by Inc., HousingWire, and more!
In case you need any more convincing, we also provide competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, generous PTO, a meaningful equity package, and a strong culture with plenty of opportunities for team-building and camaraderie.
Hometap is looking for an experienced and methodical Payroll Manager to own the accounting side of our payroll function and make sure our people are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with applicable laws. Reporting to the Controller and partnering closely with the People team, you'll bring financial rigor to how we process payroll, reconcile payroll accounts, and support our month-end and year-end close.
This is a hands-on, individual-contributor role for someone who pairs deep payroll expertise with strong accounting fundamentals. You'll help us scale with discipline by designing durable processes and controls, keeping clean reconciliations, and serving as our subject-matter expert on all things payroll. You're a great fit if you bring meticulous attention to detail, a strong sense of confidentiality, and an analytical, ownership-driven approach to your work.
What you'll do- Own end-to-end payroll for ~300 employees across ~30 states (exempt and non-exempt) in Rippling, ensuring accuracy across onboarding, variable compensation (commissions/bonuses), and offboarding
- Own payroll accounting, including preparing payroll journal entries in NetSuite and resolving variances between payroll and the general ledger
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll account reconciliations across wages, taxes, benefits, 401(k), and other payroll liability and expense accounts
- Support month-end and quarter-end close by preparing payroll accruals (bonus, commissions, PTO, payroll taxes) and related variance analysis
- Reconcile payroll tax filings to the general ledger, resolve tax notices and discrepancies, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage-and-hour laws, payroll tax obligations, and year-end filings such as W-2s and 1099s
- Design, document, and maintain robust payroll processes and internal controls, including preparer/reviewer segregation, so we can scale cleanly
- Register the company with state agencies for employment purposes and serve as liaison for audits and inquiries from tax agencies, unemployment agencies, and 401(k) administrators
- Prepare payroll schedules and supporting documentation for external audits, including year-end financial statement and 401(k) audits
- Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll questions and issue resolution for employees and managers
- Identify and implement ways to automate, streamline, and scale payroll and payroll-accounting processes
- 5+ years of payroll experience, with a strong foundation in payroll accounting and general-ledger reconciliation
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, payroll tax regulations (federal, state, and local), and multi-state payroll compliance
- Hands-on experience with HRIS / payroll processing systems and with accounting/ERP systems such as NetSuite
- Strong reconciliation skills, with a demonstrated ability to investigate variances, find root causes, and put sustainable solutions in place
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills and comfort working with large data sets across multiple sources
- Exceptional attention to detail and a strict sense of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, compensation, and financial data
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and an excellent collaborator with employees, managers, auditors, and external vendors
- Ability to work autonomously, take ownership, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment
- Experience at a fast-paced, high-growth company
- Hands-on experience with Rippling and/or NetSuite
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification, or CPA / progress toward CPA
- Experience supporting external and 401(k) audits
The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $110,000, depending on your experience, skills, location, and other factors. You’ll also receive meaningful equity, so you can share in our growth and success. We offer generous medical, dental, and vision coverage, a work-from-home stipend, parental leave, and plenty of paid time off to recharge.
Hometap is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, marital, veteran, or disability status. If there is an accommodation that would support your ability to apply and interview with Hometap, please let us know by emailing [email protected].
Skills Required
- 5+ years of payroll experience, with a strong foundation in payroll accounting and general-ledger reconciliation
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, payroll tax regulations (federal, state, and local), and multi-state payroll compliance
- Hands-on experience with HRIS / payroll processing systems and with accounting/ERP systems such as NetSuite
- Strong reconciliation skills with demonstrated ability to investigate variances, find root causes, and implement sustainable solutions
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills and comfort working with large data sets across multiple sources
- Exceptional attention to detail and strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, compensation, and financial data
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with employees, managers, auditors, and vendors
- Ability to work autonomously, take ownership, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience at a fast-paced, high-growth company
- Hands-on experience with Rippling
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification, or CPA / progress toward CPA
- Experience supporting external and 401(k) audits
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Hometap Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside mental-health support, disability, and life insurance with FSA and wellness resources. Abortion-travel support is also included in the health suite.
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Retirement Support — A company-sponsored 401(k) with employer matching is part of the package, supporting long-term savings. This retirement component is presented as a core element of total rewards.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Company equity is provided to full-time employees with four-year vesting. This ownership element supplements cash compensation and standard benefits.
Hometap Insights
What We Do
Hometap is on a mission to make homeownership less stressful and more accessible. Our home equity investment product provides homeowners with a fast, simple, and straightforward way to access the equity in their home without taking out a loan or having to sell. By investing alongside homeowners, Hometap offers debt-free cash in exchange for a share of their home’s future value — all without any monthly payments over the life of the investment. And its digital platform, the Home Equity Dashboard, empowers homeowners to make informed financial decisions about their home and take action on those decisions with confidence, speed, and ease. Through a combination of financial innovation and best-in-class customer service, Hometap enables people to get more from homeownership so they can get more from life.
Why Work With Us
Our mission is what makes us unique - we’re creating new financial products. With that comes the challenges of delivering a best-in-class experience and iterating on our products to constantly improve. That gives every team member the chance to pitch creative ideas and watch them take effect.
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Hometap Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
While the large majority of our employees work remotely, we do have offices in Boston and other cities to work from, host meetings, and socialize.
