Senior Payroll Specialist / Accountant
New
United StatesFull-TimeSenior
Salary65,000 - 90,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Required Skills
- Microsoft ExcelAccounting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state payroll compliance
- 5+ years of accounting experience (GL, reconciliations, AP, invoicing, financial close)
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
- Hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis
- Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in financial data handling
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to research and resolve payroll issues independently
- Experience with payroll certifications (FPC or CPP) is a plus or willingness to pursue them
- Familiarity with Unanet or similar ERP/timekeeping systems is a plus
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across finance, HR, and external vendors
Responsibilities
- Process semi-monthly and occasional off-cycle payroll runs with a high degree of accuracy
- Review and support quarterly and year-end federal, state, and local payroll tax filings
- Partner with payroll providers to investigate and resolve tax filing issues
- Manage payroll tax registrations and ensure compliance of withholding and unemployment accounts
- Collaborate with benefits and HR teams to ensure accurate employee benefits processing
- Monitor employee timesheets and expense submissions, ensuring timely reimbursements
- Conduct onboarding training for timesheet systems and compliance procedures
- Perform periodic audits to ensure compliance with DCAA timesheet standards
- Support general accounting activities including reconciliations, reporting, and financial close processes
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
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