Payroll Accountant

Turn2Partners; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Turn2Partners in Arlington, VA is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to join our finance team. This role supports full-cycle payroll operations, ensuring accurate payroll accounting, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of payroll experience, and CPP designation preferred. Join a growing software company shaping its payroll and accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPP designation preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll processing or related experience.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle payroll and payroll tax compliance.
• Experience preparing payroll journal entries and reconciling payroll-related GL accounts.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support full-cycle payroll processing with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review payroll data including earnings, deductions, bonuses, benefits, and employee changes.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll journal entries and general ledger accounts.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax issues, and inquiries.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Support payroll tax filings, W-2 preparation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and Finance for accurate payroll records and reporting.
• Assist with payroll audits, internal controls, and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency, reporting, and automation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll tax compliance

Excel

GL reconciliation

Multistate payroll

Payroll analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to join the finance and accounting team of an emerging growth software company in Arlington, VA. This individual will be responsible for supporting full-cycle payroll operations while ensuring accurate payroll accounting, reconciliations, and compliance with applicable regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong payroll background, an accounting or finance-related degree, and preferably a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in joining a growing technology organization and contributing to the continued development of its payroll and accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support full-cycle payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Review payroll data, including earnings, deductions, bonuses, benefits, and employee changes.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related journal entries and general ledger accounts.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax issues, and employee inquiries.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Support payroll tax filings, W-2 preparation, and other required reporting.
• Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, and Finance to ensure accurate payroll records and reporting.
• Assist with payroll audits, internal controls, and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency, reporting, and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll processing, payroll accounting, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle payroll and payroll tax compliance.
• Experience preparing payroll journal entries and reconciling payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll regulations preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with payroll/HRIS systems.