Payroll Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an onsite, direct-hire Payroll Accountant to join our Tampa accounting team. This role focuses on timely and accurate payroll processing while supporting payroll accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close in a fast-paced environment.

You will work across departments, process biweekly and special payroll cycles using ADP Workforce Now, and prepare journal entries, audits, and workforce cost reporting for leadership.

Qualifications

• Recent ADP Workforce Now experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years payroll accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with multi-state payroll and journal entries.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly, supplemental, commission, bonus, and special payroll cycles with ADP.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Perform reconciliations for payroll liabilities and tax accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Manage retirement plan contributions and related audits.
• Generate workforce and labor cost reports for leadership.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and improve processes.
• Provide cross-functional accounting support on special projects.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Advanced Excel

Multistate payroll

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an onsite, direct hire detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our client's growing accounting team in Tampa, FL. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing while supporting payroll accounting, reconciliations, month-end close activities, compliance reporting, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate thrives in a deadline-driven environment, maintains a high degree of confidentiality, and enjoys collaborating across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Process biweekly, supplemental, commission, bonus, and special payroll cycles utilizing ADP Workforce Now.
• Review payroll data, timekeeping records, employee deductions, and payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and supporting accounting documentation.
• Perform reconciliations for payroll liabilities, tax accounts, employee benefits, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including account analysis and variance investigations.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Manage payroll-related retirement plan activities, including contribution reconciliations, vendor coordination, and audit support.
• Generate workforce and labor cost reporting, including headcount, overtime, commissions, and payroll metrics for leadership review.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies while identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Provide cross-functional support to the accounting department and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Recent experience using ADP Workforce Now required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll accounting, payroll administration, or general accounting.
• Hands-on experience processing multi-state payroll and preparing payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze financial information and reconcile complex data sets.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with Accounting, Human Resources, auditors, vendors, and employees.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close activities.
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with retirement plan administration and payroll-related benefits accounting.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process efficiency and accuracy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys combining payroll operations with accounting responsibilities in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.