Payroll Accountant — Full‑Cycle, Tech Payroll (CPP Preferred)

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

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.