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Payroll Accountant (5-month Contract)

Austin, TX

Tecovas was founded with the simple goal of making the world's best western boots, apparel, and leather goods - and selling them at a fair price. We are a brand revolutionizing a category and welcoming first-time boot buyers and western enthusiasts alike.

Tecovas is looking for a part-time Payroll Accountant to join our Accounting Team as an independent contractor. This role will be responsible for maintaining and reconciling the general ledger for our Corporate, Retail, and Customer Service Teams, with additional responsibilities related to year-end audit activities. Reporting directly to the VP of Accounting, this role is ideal for a professional with experience in managing complex journal entries, ensuring compliance, and maintaining the integrity of payroll financial data.

This a temporary, part-time contract position with an estimated term of 5 months. This role is required to be based in Austin, TX.

What you’ll do:

  • Maintain and reconcile all payroll-related GL accounts within NetSuite, ensuring data integrity and accurate classification.
  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities and accounting packages for our Corporate, Retail, and Customer Service teams.
  • Support the preparation and review of financial statements by providing detailed payroll account analyses.
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for payroll accounts, accrued payroll, and benefits liabilities.
  • Identify discrepancies and perform corrective journal entries when needed.
  • Prepare payroll-related reporting and documentation for audits and tax purposes
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation related to payroll and benefits.
  • Assist the Payroll Analyst in projects related to payroll accuracy and reporting efficiency.

Experience we’re looking for:

  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a related field
  • 3-5 years of experience as an accountant or similar role
  • Proficiency in NetSuite (required) — experience with Paycom, preferred but not required 
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maturity

Contract Details:

  • Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
  • Hours: Flexible: approximately 15 - 20 hours per week
  • Location: Hybrid, required to be on-site once a week
  • Duration: Mid-December through the end of April 
  • Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience, starting at $50/hr

Compliance & Confidentiality:

The contractor must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all company information, including but not limited to payroll, financial data, employee records, and proprietary business information. Unauthorized disclosure of such information is prohibited. Compliance with all applicable accounting standards, tax laws, and internal policies is mandatory. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and Independent Contractor Agreement must be executed prior to onboarding.

About Us:

Based in Austin, TX, Tecovas brings the spirit of the West to the modern consumer. Handcrafting the best Western footwear, workwear, apparel, and accessories, Tecovas has grown rapidly since its founding as the first digitally native Western brand in 2015, serving customers through www.Tecovas.com, Tecovas Stores from coast to coast, and select wholesale partners. We're certainly growing- and hiring passionate, humble, positive, and talented people determined to help us continue to grow!

Important note: We strive to hire values-aligned people because we believe it takes each and all of us to be successful, and lead with grit, speed and a clear vision of where we're headed. In a remote setting, interviewing at Tecovas may include phone interviews, virtual "on-site" interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you're on the fence, just give it a try!

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