Payroll Accountant

Job Summary

Working remotely on a full-time basis, the Payroll Accountant will oversee general ledger functions, perform payroll account reconciliations, and assist in the month-end close process while collaborating with HR, AP, and FP&A teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, ensuring compliance with payroll tax regulations
• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts to the general ledger each close cycle
• Support internal and external audits by preparing clean documentation and variance analysis

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of GL accounting experience, including payroll accounting
• Working knowledge of FICA, FUTA/SUTA, and multi-state withholding rules
• Experience with payroll platforms and advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with Netsuite preferred; experience with Dayforce or Numeric is a plus