Payroll Accountant

Addison Group; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Payroll Accountant in St. Paul, MN to manage bi‑weekly payroll for multiple entities and support payroll administration, reconciliations, and reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to deadlines.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, familiarity with multi-state payroll, and proficiency in ERP systems and Excel. Salary is $75,000–$80,000 with full benefits and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Experience with multi-state/multi-entity payroll.
• Knowledge of payroll tax regs and garnishments.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
• CPP preferred but not required.
• Strong accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Enter, process, and review payroll changes (new hires, terminations, merit increases, retroactive adjustments, commissions, bonuses, benefits changes, direct deposit updates, W-4 changes).
• Complete bi-weekly payroll reconciliations and prepare related journal entries.
• Review and process employee reimbursements within the payroll system.
• Review and reconcile federal, state, and local payroll tax payments and support tax filings.
• Prepare and distribute standard and ad hoc payroll reports.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll questions.
• Support payroll audits and other compliance-related audits as needed.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure confidentiality.
• Assist with payroll-related reporting and documentation.
• Support cash application and bank reconciliation activities as needed.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to payroll and cash transactions.
• Assist with other accounting and financial functions as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Excel

Workday

ADP Vantage

NetSuite

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPP certification (preferred)

Tools

Workday

ADP Vantage

NetSuite

Job description

Position Title: Payroll Accountant

Location: St. Paul, MN

Compensation: $75,000–$80,000 / Annually

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Addison Group is partnering with an established organization to identify a Payroll Accountant to join their team. This position is primarily focused on managing accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting payroll administration, reconciliations, reporting, and related compliance activities.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on payroll & accounting experience, preferably in a multi‑state or multi‑entity environment, and will be comfortable managing detailed payroll changes while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi‑weekly payroll for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established payroll deadlines
• Enter, process, and review payroll changes including new hires, terminations, merit increases, retroactive adjustments, commissions, bonuses, benefits changes, direct deposit updates, and W-4 changes
• Complete bi‑weekly payroll reconciliations and prepare related journal entries
• Review and process employee reimbursements within the payroll system
• Review and reconcile federal, state, and local payroll tax payments and support quarterly and annual tax filings
• Prepare and distribute standard and ad hoc payroll reports
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll questions
• Support payroll audits and other compliance‑related audits as needed
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure payroll information is handled with a high degree of confidentiality
• Assist with payroll‑related reporting and documentation
• Support cash application and bank reconciliation activities as needed
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to payroll and cash transactions
• Assist with other accounting and financial functions as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on payroll experience
• Experience processing multi‑state and/or multi‑entity payroll preferred
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll maintenance, and payroll reconciliations
• Experience with payroll tax requirements and garnishments preferred
• Workday or ADP Vantage experience is highly preferred
• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP/accounting system is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel and computer skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred but not required
• CPP certification is preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential employee information
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to meet recurring deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Interest in staying current with payroll regulations, processes, and best practices

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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