Payroll and Benefits Accountant

To support a growing finance team, the part-time Payroll and Benefits Accountant will manage payroll and payroll tax accounting, employee benefit tracking, and various payroll-related accounting tasks in a fully remote capacity, requiring 20-25 hours per week. Key responsibilities: Lead the accounting work for payroll and benefits activities, including journal entries and balance sheet account analysis Support the monthly accounting close by updating payroll liabilities and performing other close duties Process bi-weekly payroll submissions to the payroll processor and maintain employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll accounting and payroll tax submissions Exceptional attention to detail and strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulas Self-motivated with the ability to work independently under general direction Demonstrated aptitude for learning new software applications