Onsite Payroll Accountant | Paylocity Expert + Benefits

Brighton Corporation; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with two planOptions

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short and long term disability

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Pet insurance options

Job summary

Brighton Corporation in Meridian, Idaho seeks a Payroll Accountant to manage bi-monthly payroll, benefits processing, and related accounting tasks. You will partner with Paylocity to ensure accurate taxes, W-2s, and 1095s, while supporting HR and finance functions.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and integrity in confidential environments; a Bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred, with 3+ years of payroll experience being ideal.

Qualifications

• : Experience with Paylocity payroll system setup and processing.
• : Fluent in payroll tax reports to federal and state authorities.
• : Knowledge of benefits processing (FSA, HSA, Health Insurance, 401k).
• : Proficient with multiple accounting systems and strong MS Office skills.
• : Maintains confidentiality with high integrity and ethical conduct.
• : Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• : Proactive and positive approach to challenges.
• : Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• : Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• : Process bi-monthly payrolls, periodic bonuses, and one-off payrolls.
• : Add new earnings and deduction codes as necessary.
• : Collaborate with Paylocity to review and process payroll taxes.
• : Coordinate with Paylocity for annual W-2s and 1095’s.
• : Manage, process, and reconcile benefits (401k, HSA, FSA) and health insurance accounts.
• : Ensure accurate state payroll tax setup with Paylocity and state agencies.
• : Maintain employee profiles in Paylocity (tax codes, cost centers, garnishments).
• : Prepare and post journal entries; reconcile bank accounts and sub-ledgers.
• : Oversee workers' compensation reporting and audits.
• : Ensure compliance with government regulations.
• : Support HR Manager with administrative tasks and onboarding/terminations.

Skills

Paylocity

Payroll taxes

Benefits processing

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Brighton Corporation in Meridian, Idaho seeks a Payroll Accountant to manage bi-monthly payroll, benefits processing, and related accounting tasks. You will partner with Paylocity to ensure accurate taxes, W-2s, and 1095s, while supporting HR and finance functions.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and integrity in confidential environments; a Bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred, with 3+ years of payroll experience being ideal.