Payroll Accountant

We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a dynamic organization in New York, New York. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who combines strong payroll knowledge with accounting support experience and can work confidently across multi-state environments. The role will focus on end-to-end payroll processing, tax-related activities, and coordination with financial systems to help maintain compliance and efficiency.

Responsibilities:
• Manage complete payroll processing from data review through final submission, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying appropriate wage, deduction, and tax rules.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile payroll tax filings and related reporting to support regulatory compliance.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, process updates, and resolve payroll-related discrepancies.
• Partner with accounting teams to reconcile payroll entries and support accurate general ledger reporting.
• Assist with accounts payable tasks connected to payroll operations, employee reimbursements, or related vendor payments.
• Work within platforms such as Workday and Concur to validate employee data, expense information, and payroll inputs.
• Investigate payroll variances, respond to employee inquiries, and implement corrections in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Experience handling full-cycle payroll in a detail-oriented business environment.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now for payroll administration and record management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of processing payroll for employees in multiple states.
• Hands-on experience preparing payroll tax reports and supporting compliance requirements.
• Understanding of payroll accounting principles, including reconciliations and financial coordination.
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes and their connection to payroll operations.
• Working knowledge of Workday and Concur is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.

Compensation

$35.00-$40.00 Hourly

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