Staff Payroll Accountant

The Staff Payroll Accountant serves as a key member of the payroll and accounting function, helping ensure accurate payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, and financial reporting across the organization. This role partners closely with accounting, HR, tax, benefits, and external payroll providers to support payroll operations and related accounting activities. In addition to payroll responsibilities, the position contributes to general ledger reconciliations, payroll reporting, and process improvement initiatives. The role also supports employee compensation-related activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining payroll expertise with accounting and analytical responsibilities.

Support payroll operations across multiple employee populations

Review payroll reports and validate payroll accuracy prior to processing

Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations

Assist with payroll tax compliance, reporting, and related payroll filings

Investigate payroll discrepancies and partner with internal teams to resolve issues

Collaborate with HR, accounting, tax, benefits, and external payroll providers

Support employee compensation programs and payroll-related reporting activities

Participate in payroll process improvements, system enhancements, and documentation initiatives

1-3 years of experience in payroll, accounting, tax, or a related finance function

Understanding of payroll tax regulations, including multi-state payroll concepts

Experience preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, or payroll reporting

Strong proficiency in Excel

Experience with Workday, ADP, or similar payroll systems is a plus

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage confidential employee and compensation information with discretion

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Opportunity to support payroll operations in a complex business environment

Exposure to payroll accounting, employment tax, and payroll processes

Work alongside an experienced team of payroll and accounting professionals

Visibility across accounting, HR, tax, benefits, and leadership teams

Involvement in system enhancements and process improvement initiatives

Strong opportunity for professional growth within a stable and expanding organization

If you're looking for an opportunity to build your payroll and accounting expertise within a collaborative organization, we'd love to hear from you. If this opportunity sounds interesting but your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We'd welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about your experience.