Accountant - Payroll

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll cycles, including off-cycle and multi-state payrolls.
  

• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll issues, identifying root causes and downstream impacts.
  

• Support and implement payroll strategies, system enhancements, and compliance measures in collaboration with IT, HRIS, and Operations.
  

• Ensure accurate payroll tax handling for both non-profit and for-profit entities.
  

• Supervise payroll staff and promote best practices in payroll processing and accounting.
  

• Work with large datasets, Excel spreadsheets, and query tools to ensure payroll accuracy.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  

• 5+ years of payroll and payroll tax experience, including multi-state processing.
  

• Management experience leading payroll teams or functions.
  

• Strong knowledge of timekeeping systems (Kronos or similar) and payroll platforms (PeopleSoft preferred).
  

• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with SQL or PeopleSoft queries is a plus.
  

• High attention to detail and data integrity.
  

Preferred Certifications:

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)