Payroll Accountant

We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to manage end-to-end U.S. payroll operations with precision and strong attention to compliance in Boston, Massachusetts. This role supports both payroll processing and the related accounting activities that keep financial records accurate and current. The ideal candidate will work across payroll, benefits, and finance matters while helping employees and internal teams resolve pay-related questions effectively.

Responsibilities:
• Administer full-cycle U.S. payroll for employees, ensuring wages, withholdings, benefit deductions, and final net pay are processed correctly and on schedule.
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, including compensation, benefits, employer taxes, and recurring month-end accruals.
• Reconcile payroll balance sheet and expense accounts to confirm financial records align with payroll activity and supporting documentation.
• Perform quarterly and annual wage and tax reconciliations, identifying variances and resolving issues before required filings and reporting deadlines.
• Investigate discrepancies involving taxes, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and paid time off, and take corrective action as needed.
• Monitor and validate payroll data exchanged between payroll platforms to maintain accurate employee records and payroll results.
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and Benefits teams to address compensation changes, payroll questions, and employee support needs.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including reviewing and validating W-2 information and supporting payroll compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

• Experience processing full-cycle U.S. payroll with a strong record of accuracy and timely execution.
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Familiarity with payroll tax regulations, wage reporting, garnishments, and benefit deductions.
• Ability to analyze payroll variances, research discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Experience supporting payroll populations ranging from approximately 100 to 500 employees.
• Proficiency collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Human Resources, Finance, and Benefits.
• CPP certification and/or CPA designation is preferred.

Compensation

$90,000.00-$120,000.00 Yearly

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