Payroll Accountant

Harmer; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 3% match

14 days PTO

Job summary

A growing organization in Dallas is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage payroll operations. The successful candidate will ensure accurate payroll processing, oversee record keeping, and support close activities. Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 3-5 years of related experience, and proficiency with ADP Workforce Now. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, including payroll and benefits accounting.
• Experience managing weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries including wages and taxes.
• Reconcile payroll clearing accounts and support month-end close.

Skills

Payroll processing

GAAP knowledge

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Finance or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ERP systems

Job description

Harmer Associates (Dallas) are partnering with a growing organization seeking a Payroll Accountant to support payroll operations and related accounting functions. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting reconciliations, accruals, and month‑end close activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review payroll registers and manage payroll funding requirements.
• Prepare and post payroll‑related journal entries, including wages, benefits, and payroll taxes.
• Calculate payroll accruals such as wages payable, PTO liability, bonuses, and employer payroll taxes.
• Reconcile payroll clearing accounts, payroll liabilities, and benefit‑related accounts.
• Support month‑end close and assist with audit documentation.
• Partner with HR to ensure accurate payroll and benefits data transmission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, including payroll and benefits accounting.
• Experience managing weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and ERP systems preferred.

Competitive Base Salary + Bonus | Medical, Dental, Vision | 401(k) with 3% match | 14 days PTO

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