Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Progressive IT; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

INDPIT is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to process payroll accurately for employees across multiple locations, review time records and deductions, and maintain compliant payroll records.

The role requires 3+ years of payroll or related experience, knowledge of multi-state payroll, payroll regulations, and experience with payroll software and Excel reporting. This full-time on-site position in McKinney, Texas offers confidentiality and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll, accounting, or related financial experience.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing and tax filings preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and accounting practices.
• Experience with payroll and accounting software systems.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for employees across multiple locations.
• Review time records, earnings, deductions, reimbursements, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Administer garnishments, benefit deductions, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Reconcile payroll reports and support audit requests.
• Coordinate employee payroll changes with internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and file indirect tax returns and ensure timely compliance with filing requirements.
• Reconcile tax-related accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond to tax notices and maintain supporting documentation.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and account analysis.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Research and resolve accounting variances.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain accurate financial records and adhere to internal controls.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Payroll regulations

Payroll software

Excel & reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Financial accuracy

Tools

Accounting software systems

Job description

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for employees across multiple locations
• Review time records, earnings, deductions, reimbursements, and payroll adjustments
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Administer garnishments, benefit deductions, and other payroll-related transactions
• Reconcile payroll reports and support audit requests
• Coordinate employee payroll changes with internal stakeholders
• Prepare and file indirect tax returns and ensure timely compliance with filing requirements
• Reconcile tax-related accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Respond to tax notices and maintain supporting documentation
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and account analysis
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Research and resolve accounting variances
• Support internal and external audits
• Maintain accurate financial records and adhere to internal controls

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll, accounting, or related financial experience
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing and tax filings preferred
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and accounting practices
• Experience with payroll and accounting software systems
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality

Preferred

• Professional payroll certification or related credentials
• Experience in multi-entity or multi-location environments
• Familiarity with tax automation or compliance software

Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for employees across multiple locations
• Review time records, earnings, deductions, reimbursements, and payroll adjustments
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Administer garnishments, benefit deductions, and other payroll-related transactions
• Reconcile payroll reports and support audit requests
• Coordinate employee payroll changes with internal stakeholders
• Prepare and file indirect tax returns and ensure timely compliance with filing requirements
• Reconcile tax-related accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Respond to tax notices and maintain supporting documentation
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and account analysis
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Research and resolve accounting variances
• Support internal and external audits
• Maintain accurate financial records and adhere to internal controls

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll, accounting, or related financial experience
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing and tax filings preferred
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and accounting practices
• Experience with payroll and accounting software systems
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality

Preferred

• Professional payroll certification or related credentials
• Experience in multi-entity or multi-location environments
• Familiarity with tax automation or compliance software

INDPIT