Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to manage and oversee all aspects of payroll processing, compliance, and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 10 years of hands‑on experience in payroll accounting and demonstrate exceptional accuracy, analytical ability, and integrity in handling confidential employee and financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process and review multi‑state payrolls in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Post bi‑weekly journal entries to the general ledger and reconcile payroll accounts.
• Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Review timesheets for accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices and be able to research compliance questions for different states.
• Manage and reconcile all payroll deductions, such as insurance, retirement contributions, levies, and taxes, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns, ensuring timely remittance of payroll taxes and other deductions; prepare year‑end W‑2s.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee data and benefits reporting, including managing workers’ compensation filings, preparing state unemployment documentation, and performing other related support tasks.
• Post journal entries related to employee benefits and reconcile those accounts.
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll‑related documentation and reports.
• Serve as the main point of contact for employees regarding payroll‑related questions, issues, concerns, answering their questions about payroll, compensation, deductions, and tax forms.
• Maintain and safeguard employee payroll information with strict confidentiality and discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of payroll accounting experience, preferably in a mid‑ to large‑sized organization.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and accounting principles (GAAP).
• Advanced proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP (preferred), Paylocity, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; excellent customer service is essential.
• Strong aptitude for numbers and data analysis.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Time management and prioritization

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work arrangements
• Remote work opportunities

John Turner Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.