Payroll Accountant

We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to support accurate payroll tax administration for a distributed workforce in Upper Arlington, Ohio. This is a contract position focused on maintaining payroll tax records, reviewing tax code accuracy, and helping ensure employees across the United States are paid in compliance with applicable requirements. The role is well suited to someone who is comfortable working in Rippling and can provide dependable support in a service-oriented payroll environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update payroll tax settings to reflect current federal, state, and local withholding requirements.

• Review employee payroll records across multiple U.S. jurisdictions and correct tax code assignments when needed.

• Process payroll-related tax activities with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

• Use Rippling to manage payroll data, validate tax details, and support routine payroll operations.

• Investigate payroll tax discrepancies and work with internal stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.

• Respond to employee and team inquiries related to payroll taxes, deductions, and payroll processing outcomes.

• Monitor payroll records for completeness and help ensure documentation supports audit readiness.

• Assist with ongoing payroll administration for a workforce ranging from approximately 101 to 500 employees.

Qualifications:

• Experience managing payroll for an organization with roughly 101 to 500 employees.
• Working knowledge of payroll tax practices affecting employees in multiple U.S. states.
• Hands-on experience using Rippling for payroll processing or payroll administration.
• Ability to update payroll tax codes accurately and identify related errors or inconsistencies.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive payroll information with discretion.
• Effective customer service and communication skills when supporting employees and internal teams.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced payroll environment.

Compensation

$30.00-$38.00 Hourly

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