Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce of over 200 employees in Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who can manage full-cycle payroll across multiple states while maintaining compliance and strong internal service. The role will work within a CPA firm environment and contribute to dependable payroll processing, record accuracy, and employee payroll support.

Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll activities for a multi-state employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and taxes are calculated correctly and paid on schedule.

• Maintain payroll records and update employee information in the payroll system to support accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation.

• Review timekeeping, earnings, benefit deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings before each payroll cycle to resolve discrepancies proactively.

• Administer payroll for an organization of approximately 200 employees while meeting internal deadlines and service expectations.

• Use payroll platforms such as Paycom and similar systems to execute payroll tasks, generate reports, and support ongoing payroll administration.

• Respond to employee and internal payroll inquiries by researching issues, explaining pay details, and providing timely resolution.

• Reconcile payroll data and assist with audits, reporting requirements, and year-end payroll activities as needed.

• Support payroll-related process updates or system changes when required, including adjustments tied to operational or platform transitions.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing and reconciliation.

• Hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including tax withholding and compliance considerations.

• Background supporting payroll for employee populations ranging from 200 individuals.

• Proficiency with payroll systems such as Paycom

• Strong understanding of payroll procedures, deductions, garnishments, and payroll record maintenance.

• High attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly and accurately.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to address payroll questions in a detail-focused, service-oriented manner.

If you are interested in being considered for this Payroll position and you have the appropriate background, please apply online via the Robert Half website or via the Robert Half app. After applying to this accounting/finance role, please CALL immediately at 412-471-5946 to confirm your application has been received! Ask for Carrie, Dan or Aimee and please reference Job #03760-0013485660 when calling!

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