Lead Accountant - Payroll & Tax Administration

Job Description Job Description

Location: Conroe, Texas
Compensation: Based on experience

We are seeking an experienced and highly dependable Lead Accountant with a strong background in payroll administration and payroll tax compliance. This position requires someone who is self-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing critical responsibilities under firm, uncompromising deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience processing and administering payroll, completing payroll tax deposits and reports, and reconciling payroll-related accounts. Experience working with federal, state, and local municipality payroll requirements is highly preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing and payroll administration activities.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax deposits accurately and on time.
• Complete required federal, state, and local payroll tax reporting.
• Reconcile payroll records, tax liabilities, deposits, and related accounts.
• Research and resolve payroll or payroll tax discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Monitor filing schedules and ensure all reporting and payment deadlines are met.
• Work independently while maintaining a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Assist with other accounting and payroll-related responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll processing and payroll administration.
• Experience preparing payroll tax deposits, reports, and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of payroll-related federal and state requirements.
• Experience using QuickBooks and payroll software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet strict deadlines.
• Extremely dependable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and follow issues through resolution.
• Experience handling payroll requirements across multiple states.
• Familiarity with local municipality payroll taxes and reporting requirements.
• Experience managing payroll and tax responsibilities for multiple companies, locations, or accounts.

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's payroll, accounting, tax reporting, reconciliation, and software experience.

Company Description

PLS is a Recruiting Firm specializing in full-time permanent career placement.

Company Description PLS is a Recruiting Firm specializing in full-time permanent career placement.