Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant (Hybrid)

• Work Type: Hybrid

• Schedule: Typically 2–3 days on-site and 2 days remote

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-driven Payroll Accountant to support accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across multiple entities. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working at the intersection of payroll, accounting, and benefits administration in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll partner closely with HR and Finance, support employees with payroll inquiries, contribute to audits, and help strengthen internal controls and payroll processes. This is a great opportunity for someone who values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time using payroll systems

• Validate, balance, and reconcile payroll data each cycle

• Prepare payroll journal entries, accruals, and monthly payroll close reconciliations

• Maintain payroll system updates for employee changes and generate reports

• Prepare payroll-related management reports and analytics

• Administer payroll-related benefits data (medical, dental, garnishments, 403(b), FSA, etc.)

• Coordinate payroll onboarding and changes with Human Resources

• Respond to employee payroll and timekeeping inquiries; resolve discrepancies

• Maintain timekeeping systems, including time clocks and timesheet access

• Support benefits administration, reconciliations, audits, and special projects

• Compile documentation for annual audits, Department of Labor, workers’ comp, and retirement plan reviews

• Distribute W-2s and other required payroll documentation

• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and additional duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience

• Minimum 3 years of recent payroll experience with UKG

• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, compliance, and internal controls

• Working knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations

• High level of discretion handling confidential information

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to explain payroll variances clearly to employees and leadership

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently

• High data-entry accuracy and strong attention to detail

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting benefits administration and payroll audits

• Strong customer service mindset with excellent communication skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Proven ability to troubleshoot payroll and system issues

• Experience collaborating with HR, Finance, and leadership teams