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Senior Payroll Accountant

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Thu, Oct 08, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Working remotely in a full-time capacity, the Senior Payroll Accountant will manage accurate payroll processing, accounting, and reporting for a diverse workforce while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, DCAA requirements, and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with semimonthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payroll transactions
  • Administer timekeeping procedures and review employee timecards for compliance and accuracy
  • Ensure payroll tax compliance by reviewing filings and monitoring changes in tax laws
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • 5+ years of payroll experience, including in a multi-state payroll environment
  • Hands-on experience with ADP and Deltek Costpoint or similar payroll systems
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements
  • Experience with payroll reconciliations and internal controls

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