Payroll Accountant - Tempe, AZ!

Vaco by Highspring; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 46,838 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Phoenix is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join a growing team. This entry-level position involves preparing payroll journal entries, performing reconciliations, and conducting payroll-related analyses. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and pays up to $35 per hour. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years of payroll accounting experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll account reconciliations across all entities.
• Prepare and record payroll transactions each month.
• Participate in the monthly financial close by reconciling payroll-related accounts.
• Review third-party tax filings such as W-2s.
• Work closely with the Fixed Assets team.
• Monitor payroll-related reporting obligations.
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of operational reports.

Skills

Payroll accounting experience

Time management skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Vaco Phoenix is working with an amazing company who is looking to add a Payroll Accountant to their growing team.

This Payroll Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and conducting analyses related to labor, payroll, and employee benefits. This is a contract to hire position that is hybrid (one day remote), paying up to $35 per hour, and interviewing this week. If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply today!

Compensation

This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range
$34.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Job Description

• Oversee payroll account reconciliations across all entities and assess financial reports submitted by franchise operators for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and record payroll transactions each month, including standard and off-cycle payroll runs, as well as accruals for capitalized labor, paid time off, benefits, and bonuses.
• Participate in the monthly financial close by reconciling payroll-related accounts and supplying in-depth explanations for account variances.
• Review third-party tax filings such as W-2s, and coordinate any corrections or adjustments required prior to final submission.
• Work closely with the Fixed Assets team to evaluate and validate labor cost estimates allocated to capital projects.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to all payroll-related reporting obligations on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of operational reports within systems, ensuring data integrity and reliability for routine processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll accounting
• Time management skills
• Communication skills

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services

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