Payroll Accountant

Position Overview:

Our partner is looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to manage their payroll functions including the processing and all financial management.

This is a nearly fully remote opportunity where you will be needed onsite on an extremely limited basis.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and review payroll systems to ensure accurate processing of salaries, bonuses, severance, taxes, benefits, and other deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws.
• Utilize ADP for payroll processing, reporting, and developing custom reports.
• Handle payroll-related accounting entries and invoice processing in line with GAAP standards.
• Collaborate with teams to identify process improvements and provide solutions.
• Meet internal and external payroll deadlines.
• Reconcile employee benefit invoices and handle 401k contributions within ADP.
• Support temporary staffing payroll, including time and attendance tracking and agency reporting.
• Process journal entries related to payroll, accruals, and benefit allocations.
• Recommend updates to payroll systems and software.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• One to three years of related experience required.
• Experience in ADP.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Syracuse, NY 13202 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Syracuse, NY 13202

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000