Benefits, HR and Payroll Accountant - Part-Time

Pierson Ferdinand LLP; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Pierson Ferdinand LLP, a rapidly growing law firm, seeks a dedicated Part-Time Retirement, Benefits, HR and Payroll Accountant. This remote role involves key responsibilities in benefits administration, compliance, and HR support, requiring strong communication skills and a self-starter attitude. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of relevant experience and a commitment to enhancing team success.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Medical Insurance (30 hours only)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR, benefits, or retirement administration.
• Knowledge of state and local labor law and compliance.
• Exceptional organizational, reconciliation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer 401(k) and deferred compensation plans ensuring compliance.
• Manage enrollments and changes for various employee benefits.
• Provide HR support and conduct new employee onboarding.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Sage Intacct

Job description

Benefits, HR and Payroll Accountant - Part-Time

Benefits, HR and Payroll Accountant - Part-Time

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Job Summary: Pierson Ferdinand LLP, a fast-growing law firm in a fully remote environment, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Part-Time Retirement, Benefits, HR and Payroll Accountant to join our dynamic team.We are committed to professionalism, responsiveness, trustworthiness, and humility. We support a team-oriented culture while valuing individual expertise and accountability.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in benefits and retirement plan administration, HR operations, tax and compliance.

This role requires a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced professional services environment, is courteous, adept at multi-tasking, enjoys working with partners and collaborating with a small team to drive continuous improvement. This role also requires strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Familiarity with multi-state and variable compensation for K-1 partners is highly desirable. Experience in a professional services environment is also desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Job Title: Retirement, Benefits, HR and Payroll Accountant

Location: Remote

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 20–30 hours per week

Compensation: $36 – $39 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

Retirement & Deferred Compensation:

• Administer 401(k) and deferred compensation plans, including partner-specific plans
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, DOL, and related regulatory requirements
• Coordinate annual nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500 preparation, and audits
• Educate employees and partners on eligibility, contributions, and distributions
• Maintain retirement documentation and coordinate with third-party administrators
• Serve as primary liaison and furnish information required by outside advisors, custodian and auditor
• Perform various administrative roles in connection with plans
• Serve as interface between payroll, and perform research and reconciliations with General Ledger and statements

Benefits Administration:

• Manage enrollments, terminations, and changes for health, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance, and other benefits
• Handle annual open enrollment, including coordination with vendors and internal communication
• Audit deductions and ensure benefit eligibility and payroll alignment
• Resolve employee benefit issues and serve as liaison with insurance carriers
• Perform reconciliations and manage deductions from payroll

HR Support:

• Provide ongoing HR support to staff, management and partners regarding benefits, policies, and leave
• Conduct partner and employee onboarding and benefit orientations
• Maintain accurate and compliant records
• Respond to inquiries about firm policies, benefits, and general HR matters
• Publish payroll and statistical reports for the CFO and Accounting Team and perform analytics
• Draft, revise and implement policies and procedures
• Address partner-specific compensation or benefit needs with discretion and accuracy
• Assist in the administration of partner-related benefit and deferred compensation reporting
• Assist with planned transitions, new implementations, calculations and other analyses as may be required

Compliance & Research:

• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local labor and benefit laws
• Research changes in employment law, payroll tax, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and related regulations
• Keep policy documentation up to date and accessible
• Assist with internal audits and external reporting requests
• Reconcile payroll deductions, benefits invoices, and retirement contributions
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies between HR, payroll, and accounting systems
• Assist accounting with end-of-year reporting and tax-to-book alignment

Multi-State Payroll Backup (Limited):

• Serve as backup to the primary payroll processor using ADP Workforce Now
• Assist with semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls during absences or high-volume periods
• Support documentation and reporting related to variable compensation
• Remit proper payments for state and local taxes
• Research and fund any remittances not handled by ADP
• Perform workers’ compensation payroll and other analyses

Other Projects:

·Systems implementations, project management, and other projects that may be requested from time to time

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR, benefits, or retirement administration
• Familiarity with 401(k), deferred compensation, and ERISA plan administration in a variable compensation environment
• Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now or comparable HRIS/payroll systems
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Knowledge of state and local labor law and other compliance
• Experience conducting employee onboarding and benefits orientations
• Exceptional organizational, reconciliation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to explain complex benefit and tax concepts to non-financial professionals
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently in a remote setting

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
• Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, CEBS, CRPS)
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (30 hours only)
• Health Savings Account
• Life, disability, critical care insurance (30 hours only)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule

To Apply:

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in this role. We welcome applicants who value collaboration, professionalism, and continuous learning.

·Paid time off

Other Benefits - 30 Hours Only:

·Medical Insurance

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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Part-time

Job function

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  Human Resources

• Industries

  Law Practice

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