Payroll Accountant (Remote)

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Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3-4 years of experience in Payroll.
• Experience working with multi-company environment.
• Knowledge and experience of federal, statutory, local employment withholding tax regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in Paylocity or similar payroll systems required.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to business leaders, both orally and in writing.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work on multiple objectives at any one time.
• Willing to assume duties and projects to further the goals of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and process payroll transactions for employees including salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions and deductions accurately and on a timely basis to meet scheduled pay dates.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including tax filings and timely payments.
• Maintain and update payroll records, employee earnings, benefits, and deductions.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related journal entries and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, tax withholdings, direct deposits, and pay discrepancies.
• Generate payroll reports and assist with audits related to payroll and tax compliance.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accuracy in employee data and benefits integration.
• Prepare and reconcile month end accrual entries for financial reporting and assist with routine accounting duties that impact the day to day operations of the company.