Payroll Accountant (REMOTE)

Remote • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
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Skills

  • Multi-state payroll processing
  • Payroll compliance
  • Tax jurisdiction setup
  • Payroll tax knowledge
  • HSA
  • SAP
  • UKG
  • Kronos
  • Payroll reconciliation
  • Wire transfers
  • Audit support
  • Data analysis
  • Ad hoc reporting
  • Payroll system conversions
  • W-2 processing
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Confidential data handling
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Excel
  • VLOOKUP
  • Benefits deductions administration
  • 401k
  • Pivot Tables
  • FSA

Summary

Please note that this is a 6 months contract role with option for an extension. This position is fully remote. Experience in Payroll is required. If you don't have it, please do not submit your resume.

Top three requirements:

  • Ability to work remotely
  • Payroll and payroll tax knowledge and experience
  • Detailed oriented and attention to accuracy

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum of 2 years+ of payroll experience required
  • Experience processing multi-state payrolls and knowledge of taxes and payroll related benefits (i.e. 401k, HSA, FSA, etc) preferred
  • Prior experience with SAP, UKG, and Kronos systems preferred
  • Proficient in Excel and comfortable using VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be well organized, able to work under time constraints, and be able to multitask
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Must have strong ethics and a commitment to continually preserving the integrity and security of employee data.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of assigned multi-state payrolls, including processing payments for bonuses, commissions, short term disability, new hires, termination payouts, pay increases, and transfers
  • Assist with reviewing payrolls; identify errors and/or discrepancies and work with payroll coordinators to rectify
  • Prepare payroll import files for additional pays, bonuses, commissions, awards, etc.
  • Establish and maintain a positive relationship with HR, supervisors, and managers
  • Ensure timely submission of payroll related data to meet deadlines
  • Reconcile, balance, and submit wire requests for payroll/benefits funding
  • Assist with audits by collecting backup for selected samples
  • Prepare ad hoc reports on payroll related items and perform analysis of data as assigned or requested by management
  • Assist with payroll tax related inquiries and resolutions as requested by management
  • Provide ongoing assistance to users of payroll systems
  • Participate on payroll system conversions and upgrade project teams
  • Assist with year-end processes and W-2 distribution
General Summary:
Responsible for processing and reviewing multi-state payrolls to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies and government regulations. Ensures employees have proper tax jurisdiction setup and required forms. Analyzes and remits benefit deductions. Assists in preparing input for special payments. Works closely with management on issues and projects as assigned.
 
 
Applicants must provide their phone number, reference job number is A5198.
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  • Dice Id: NETSO
  • Position Id: A5198
  • Posted 6 hours ago
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