Payroll Accountant

Responsibilities

• Run accurate, on-time multi-state payroll from input to final approval
• Validate payroll changes, including hires, terms, comp changes, bonuses, commissions, deductions, garnishments, leaves, retro pay, and off-cycles
• Manage payroll tax compliance: filings, W-2s, agency notices, and state and local registrations
• Prepare payroll JEs and accruals, and reconcile payroll-related GL accounts
• Partner with HR, Benefits, and Finance to keep employee data and payroll accounting aligned
• Document policies, procedures, and controls, and support audits
• Drive system improvements and automation, and support month-, quarter-, and year-end close

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of payroll experience, including hands-on multi-state ownership
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax and wage-and-hour rules
• Payroll accounting experience: xhqgsiq JEs, accruals, reconciliations, and close
• Advanced Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP certification
• SOX or audit-ready control environment experience
• ADP or similar platform
• System implementation, equity comp, or commission payroll experience