Payroll Accountant - Multi-State & Compliance Focus

Andersen Corporation/Renewal by Andersen; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid training

Job summary

Andersen Corporation/Renewal by Andersen is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage accurate, timely multi-state payroll processing in-office. You will handle payroll accounting, reconciliations, payroll taxes, PTO administration, and reporting while partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations to support employees and strengthen internal controls.

Responsibilities include processing weekly and bi-weekly payroll, maintaining records, and preparing payroll journal entries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of payroll and accounting experience.
• Experience with payroll systems (Sage HCM).
• Strong Excel, analytical, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll.
• Maintain employee payroll records, taxes, deductions, PTO, and direct deposits.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Sage HCM

Job description

Andersen Corporation/Renewal by Andersen is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage accurate, timely multi-state payroll processing in-office. You will handle payroll accounting, reconciliations, payroll taxes, PTO administration, and reporting while partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations to support employees and strengthen internal controls.

Responsibilities include processing weekly and bi-weekly payroll, maintaining records, and preparing payroll journal entries.