Payroll & Compliance Accountant
Payroll & Compliance Accountant
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Job Description
Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll payroll tax compliance reconciliations and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring both technical payroll expertise and the ability to partner cross-functionally with HR Accounting and Operations.
This position is crucial in achieving payroll objectives fostering strong relationships with managers payroll vendors auditors and regulatory agencies while supporting the ongoing financial responsibilities of the business.
Major Responsibilities:
- Manage the multi-state weekly payroll process including imports from the timekeeping system voluntary and involuntary deductions (garnishments levies) and direct deposits.
- Collaborate with HR and Accounting to ensure new hires transfers promotions and terminations are processed accurately and timely.
- Review and approve daily tip reconciliations for all locations.
- Process and verify pay adjustments bonuses incentive payments retroactive pay and special payments (disability relocations prorations).
- Maintain accurate tax and compliance updates including SUI and minimum wage changes.
- Provide support and training to managers on timekeeping and payroll processes.
- Manage garnishments
- Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits year-end processes and W-2 reconciliations.
- Support the development of payroll process documentation and internal controls.
- Assist with system interfaces between payroll HR and accounting systems as needed.
- Reconciliation of payroll related accounting functions
- Perform other payroll-related duties as assigned.
- Bachelors degree in finance Accounting or related field
- 5 years experience in payroll
- Prefer Paylocity payroll experience
- Restaurant or multi-unit retail experience preferred by not required
- Ability to handle multiple tasks within a constantly changing and demanding environment
- Excellent communication (Written and oral) and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional time management and organization skills to manage deliverables
- A proven leadership track record
Physical Demands:
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to work in a climate-controlled office environment.
- Ability to read and write in English to process paperwork and follow up on any actions necessary.
- Must be able to frequently stand walk give & receive oral communication bend squat and reach above shoulder level.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time type and organize.
- Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks.
- Must be able to lift/carry up to 20 lbs.
Employment Type
Full Time
