Payroll Specialist

John Turner Consulting, Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off and 10 paid holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long‑term and short‑term disability

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Flexible work schedules and hybrid work arrangements

Remote work opportunities

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a highly experienced Payroll Accountant to manage payroll processes and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of payroll accounting experience in a mid to large-sized organization. Responsibilities include processing multi-state payrolls, managing tax compliance, and collaborating with HR and Finance. This position offers a competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of payroll accounting experience, preferably in a mid‑ to large‑sized organization.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and accounting principles (GAAP).
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and review multi‑state payrolls in accordance with company policies.
• Post bi‑weekly journal entries to the general ledger.
• Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies and trends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ADP

Paylocity

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to manage and oversee all aspects of payroll processing, compliance, and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 10 years of hands‑on experience in payroll accounting and demonstrate exceptional accuracy, analytical ability, and integrity in handling confidential employee and financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process and review multi‑state payrolls in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Post bi‑weekly journal entries to the general ledger and reconcile payroll accounts.
• Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Review timesheets for accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices and be able to research compliance questions for different states.
• Manage and reconcile all payroll deductions, such as insurance, retirement contributions, levies, and taxes, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns, ensuring timely remittance of payroll taxes and other deductions; prepare year‑end W‑2s.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee data and benefits reporting, including managing workers’ compensation filings, preparing state unemployment documentation, and performing other related support tasks.
• Post journal entries related to employee benefits and reconcile those accounts.
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll‑related documentation and reports.
• Serve as the main point of contact for employees regarding payroll‑related questions, issues, concerns, answering their questions about payroll, compensation, deductions, and tax forms.
• Maintain and safeguard employee payroll information with strict confidentiality and discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of payroll accounting experience, preferably in a mid‑ to large‑sized organization.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and accounting principles (GAAP).
• Advanced proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP (preferred), Paylocity, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; excellent customer service is essential.
• Strong aptitude for numbers and data analysis.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Time management and prioritization

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work arrangements
• Remote work opportunities

John Turner Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.