Payroll and Benefits Accountant Administrator

Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with an established and growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to manage end-to-end payroll operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensures accuracy and compliance, and enjoys being a key resource for payroll, timekeeping, and employee support. For more information about this position, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely payroll execution
• Process semi-monthly payroll and reconcile payroll prior to final transmission
• Validate payroll reports and resolve discrepancies
• Serve as the primary liaison with the payroll vendor
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Process quarterly payroll tax filings, including state-specific reporting requirements
• Administer wage garnishments, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Review and process non-standard payments (e.g., bonuses, retro pay, stipends, manual checks) with proper approvals
• Support year-end processing including W-2s and 1099s
• Maintain and reconcile payroll vendor statements
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll and timekeeping inquiries
• Provide training to employees on time and attendance systems
• Review payroll data entries completed by HR for accuracy
• Process payroll updates including wages, hours, tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefit deductions
• Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and benefit-related requirements
• Prepare reports and submit payments to government agencies and other entities as required
• Manage time and attendance system setup, audits, and employee terminations
• Support 401(k) administration, including audits, reporting, and employee updates
• Assist with Workers’ Compensation audits and reporting
• Reconcile benefit invoices and partner with HR/Benefits to resolve discrepancies
• Generate ad hoc payroll and operational reports as needed

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume or multi-entity environment
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Experience managing garnishments, benefits deductions, and 401(k) administration
• Proficiency with payroll systems and timekeeping platforms
• High attention to detail with strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Compensation

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