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Operations Specialist, Payroll Reconciliation

Thatch
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4-7 years of experience in operations, financial/payroll reconciliation, or management consulting
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort working directly with financial and payroll data
  • Demonstrated success designing or improving reconciliation, audit, or financial control processes
  • Strong judgment for making decisions on ambiguous or high-stakes cases
  • Experience partnering with Engineering to translate operational pain points into tooling or automation requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required
Nice to have
  • MBA or other advanced degree
  • Background in management consulting prior to moving into an Operations role
  • Experience with payroll, benefits, or fintech reconciliation systems
  • Comfort writing SQL queries or working directly with engineers to scope automation requirements
  • Prior experience in a high-growth startup environment
What the job really is

The Operations Specialist, Payroll Reconciliation at Thatch will manage the payroll deduction reconciliation queue, ensuring accuracy in financial data and addressing discrepancies. This role involves collaborating with Engineering to automate reconciliation processes and building standard operating procedures for transparency. The position requires strong analytical skills and independent judgment to drive improvements in financial controls and operational efficiency.

Things to weigh
  • Role requires onsite work in Austin, TX
  • Fast-paced startup environment may involve ambiguity and high-stakes decision-making
  • No specific mention of benefits or perks in the posting
  • Compensation range provided, but no details on other potential benefits or bonuses
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