Payroll Accountant

Vaco by Highspring

Jacksonville (FL)

Hybrid

USD 32,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A staffing and consultancy firm seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant for a temporary contract in Jacksonville, FL. Responsibilities include analyzing payroll overpayments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and working with payroll software. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience in payroll accounting, and a degree in a relevant field. The role offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

Proven experience in payroll accounting, preferably with U.S. multistate payroll.
Strong understanding of wage and hour laws, tax withholdings, and overpayment recovery protocols.
Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze and reconcile overpayment cases within U.S. Payroll records.
Investigate root causes and validate overpayment amounts.
Reconcile repayment schedules in compliance with company policies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Understanding of U.S. payroll practices

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

ADP Smart Compliance

Oracle Fusion

Excel

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Base pay range

$32.00/yr - $35.00/yr

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Vaco has an immediate need for a Payroll Accountant in Jacksonville, Florida. This is an estimated 2-3 month contract with a hybrid work environment and candidates must be based within Jax, FL or within commutable distance to the office.

Seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Payroll Accountant to support our U.S. Payroll team with the investigation, analysis, and reconciliation of US payroll. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in payroll accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a solid understanding of U.S. payroll practices and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
* Analyze and reconcile overpayment cases within U.S. Payroll records.
* Investigate root causes, validate overpayment amounts, and document findings.
* Reconcile repayment schedules and documentation in compliance with company policies and federal/state regulations.
* Assist in communications with affected employees as needed.
* Work with Payroll Accounting to validate adjustments of payroll records and general ledger entries to reflect reconciliations.
* Ensure proper audit trail and documentation for internal and external review.
* Support any required reporting related to overpayments or adjustments.
* Reconcile debits and credits though ADP Smart Compliance reports against banking transactions.

Requirements:
* Proven experience in payroll accounting, preferably with U.S. multistate payroll.
* Strong understanding of wage and hour laws, tax withholdings, and overpayment recovery protocols.
* Experience with payroll software (e.g., ADP Smart Compliance and Oracle Fusion Oracle).
* Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with reconciliation procedures.
* Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.