Payroll Accountant

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Payroll Accountant responsible for managing payroll functions to ensure accurate and timely employee payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy in earnings, deductions, and net pay calculations
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns and maintain payroll records, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance to resolve payroll issues and support audits or compliance reviews

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a medium-to-large multi-state organization
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage laws required
• Advanced proficiency with payroll and accounting software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, SAP, Oracle)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools required