Staff Payroll Accountant
Staff Payroll Accountant Role
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.