Payroll Bookkeeper

We are looking for a detail-oriented PART TIME (20 hours per week) Payroll Bookkeeper to support payroll and accounting operations for a team based in Dallas, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can balance accurate payroll administration with day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish, along with the ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and precision.

Responsibilities:

• Administer recurring payroll cycles on a weekly, biweekly, or semimonthly basis while ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.

• Examine time records, attendance details, and employee updates to confirm payroll calculations and resolve inconsistencies before processing.

• Oversee deductions, benefit withholdings, tax withholdings, and wage garnishments in accordance with applicable regulations.

• Keep payroll files current and organized, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements.

• Record financial activity in the general ledger and support routine bookkeeping tasks to preserve accurate accounting records.

• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including maintaining organized vendor and customer account information.

• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and payroll-related balances to identify and correct discrepancies.

• Prepare journal entries and contribute to month-end close, reporting support, and audit-related documentation requests.

• Communicate with employees in both English and Spanish regarding payroll questions, onboarding documents, and record updates while protecting confidential information.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience processing payroll from start to finish.
• At least 2 years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish, including written and verbal communication.
• Working knowledge of payroll platforms and accounting software, with QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when handling payroll and financial data.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain high-quality work in a busy environment.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing and payroll tax reporting is strongly valued.

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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