Payroll Accountant III, Remote

About this role

1. About Our Client:

The organization operates in the financial and payroll services sector, addressing the challenges of accurate and compliant payroll processing for complex organizations. It focuses on maintaining precision in payroll reconciliations, tax filings, and regulatory compliance while supporting internal and external audit requirements. By providing structured processes and payroll expertise, the program manages large-scale payroll operations that require detailed financial control and adherence to labor standards.

2. About the Opportunity:

The Payroll Accountant III is responsible for ensuring payroll financial processes are accurate and compliant. This role supports critical close activities, audit processes, and payroll tax reporting while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and maintain compliance documentation. It plays a vital role in safeguarding payroll integrity and providing expert analysis on payroll-related financial matters, contributing to the organization’s overall financial accuracy and regulatory adherence.

3. Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain payroll account reconciliations, including payroll tax accounts

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between payroll records and tax filings

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities with journal entries

• Provide documentation and data for internal and external audits

• Identify and implement process and quality improvements

• Maintain tax process documentation and compliance records

• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll financial and accounting reports

• Ensure accurate payroll tax jurisdiction setup and registration

• Apply Fair Labor Standards Act knowledge to calculate compensation accurately

• Research and resolve payroll tax notices from government agencies

• Support payroll tax reporting including W-2 preparation and reconciliation

4. Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Acc...