Payroll Accountant

Taylor Hodson Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to join their finance team in New York. This role involves processing payroll transactions, conducting reconciliations, and analyzing payroll reports. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and at least three years of accounting experience, along with proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of progressive accounting experience.
• Solid grasp of accounting principles.
• Strong proficiency in accounting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Process and upload payroll transactions from Paychex.
• Complete payroll reconciliations for all regions.
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports.

Skills

Accounting principles

Advanced Excel skills

Accounting platforms proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Tools

QuickBooks

Blackbaud

Sage Intacct

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to join our finance team and play a key role in maintaining the organization’s accounting integrity, accuracy, and compliance. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to financial strategy, streamline processes, and support organizational growth.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Primary Responsibilities

• Process and upload payroll transactions from Paychex, ensuring accuracy in hours worked, paid time off, and deductions.
• Complete payroll reconciliations for all regions and verify totals against uploaded payroll journal entries.
• Prepare, review, and analyze payroll reports, schedules, and related journal entries in accordance with established procedures.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure accuracy between cash funding and Paychex summary reports.
• Investigate and correct unmapped payroll transactions, ensuring proper accounting treatment and process accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum of three years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong proficiency in accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Blackbaud, Sage Intacct, or similar.
• Solid grasp of accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Accounting, Non-profit Organizations, and Financial Services

Location

New York, NY