Payroll Auditor Entry Level 2026

Withum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Withum is seeking an Entry Level Payroll Auditor I to join our Employee Benefits Fund Audit team. No CPA or prior audit experience is required.

Through comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, you’ll develop the skills needed to build a successful career in payroll compliance auditing. As a Payroll Auditor I, you’ll work directly with employers to verify compliance with benefit plan requirements, analyze payroll records, and help ensure accurate employer contributions to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• No CPA or prior audit experience required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills required.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Audit employer contributions to verify compliance with plan requirements.
• Communicate with employers to schedule audits and discuss findings.
• Conduct audits remotely or travel to employer locations as needed.
• Perform compliance testing and reconcile payroll data with trust records.
• Collaborate with managers and senior staff to address audit questions.
• Prepare payroll audit reports for management review.
• Provide timely status updates on engagements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Ethical decision making

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

Pivot Tables

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Job Description:

Withum is seeking an Entry Level Payroll Auditor I to join our Employee Benefits Fund Audit team. No CPA or prior audit experience is required. Through comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands‑on experience, you’ll develop the skills needed to build a successful career in payroll compliance auditing. As a Payroll Auditor I, you’ll work directly with employers to verify compliance with employee benefit plan requirements, analyze payroll records, and help ensure accurate employer contributions to trust funds. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement.

How You’ll Spend Your Time

• Audit employer contributions made to employee benefit plans to verify compliance with contractual requirements
• Communicate with employers to schedule audits, request supporting documentation, and discuss audit findings
• Conduct audits remotely or travel to employer locations as needed
• Perform compliance testing, analyze payroll records, and reconcile payroll data with trust fund records
• Collaborate with managers and senior team members to address audit questions and resolve complex issues
• Prepare payroll audit reports for management review
• Provide timely and accurate status updates on assigned engagements

The Kinds of People We Want to Talk To

• Positive Thinker: an organized self-starter with a strong work ethic and eager to learn
• Effective Communicator: a professional in both written and verbal communication who can distill complex ideas into concise statements
• Ethically Responsible: ability to demonstrate resilience under pressure and passion to do the right thing placing personal and Firm integrity above all else
• Analytical: a resourceful critical thinker who can size up a situation, extract relevant information, and efficiently complete assignments
• Tech Savvy: proficient in MS Excel (logical formulas & pivot tables), Word, and Adobe Acrobat
• Flexible: comfortable traveling to employer locations, or performing audits remotely as needed (or hybrid of both)

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Withum requires all Payroll Auditor I team members to have a 4-year college degree. Although auditors typically have a business administration background, many come to us from the social sciences having honed critical thinking and communication skills in these disciplines.

Additional Information

This position is not remote. Travel may be required based on client needs. No sponsorship is available for this position. California & Washington Salary Range: $53,000 - $70,000. Final compensation is based on factors including location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Withum also offers a competitive benefits package and performance‑based bonus opportunities for eligible employees. Learn more about our careers and benefits at Withum Careers.

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