Description
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to join a busy accounting team responsible for processing weekly and biweekly payroll for approximately 300-500 employees across multiple divisions. This position will oversee high-volume payroll processing, review timesheets and payroll adjustments, maintain employee records, reconcile payroll accounts, process payroll taxes and deductions, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of payroll or accounting experience, preferably supporting payroll for 200+ employees, along with a strong understanding of payroll taxes, garnishments, benefits deductions, and general ledger reconciliations. Experience with QuickBooks Desktop Payroll and QuickBooks Time is highly preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel. We're looking for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable managing strict deadlines, and capable of handling sensitive payroll information with accuracy and confidentiality.
Requirements - Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll for a mid-sized workforce.
Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now in a payroll processing environment.
Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and related compliance requirements.
Experience preparing payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and supporting reports.
Solid understanding of payroll accounting, including journal entries and account reconciliation.
Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence working across payroll and accounting systems.
High level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
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