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Payroll Accountant

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Oct 27, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days

Job Summary

Supporting accurate payroll processing and compliance, the full-time remote Associate Payroll Accountant will assist with semi-monthly payroll cycles, timecard reviews, and new employee onboarding while ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with semi-monthly payroll processing, including timecard collection and payroll adjustments
  • Administer timekeeping procedures and ensure accuracy in employee timecards and project allocations
  • Support onboarding activities related to payroll, including employee record setup and compliance training
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • 0-2 years of payroll experience, including a multi-state payroll environment
  • Hands-on experience with ADP and Deltek Costpoint or similar payroll systems
  • General knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements
  • Strong Excel and data-analysis skills

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