Senior Payroll Accountant

The Bolton Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group is seeking a Payroll Accountant in Dallas to support payroll accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role partners with Payroll, Accounting, HR, and management to ensure accurate records and timely close.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s in accounting/finance and 3–5+ years of payroll accounting experience, with strong US GAAP knowledge and Excel proficiency. This full-time position offers steady growth and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience with payroll accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll-related accounting activities during monthly and quarterly closes.
• Record payroll journal entries including wages, taxes, benefits, bonuses.
• Reconcile payroll GL accounts and ensure accurate financial statements.
• Prepare reconciliations for payroll and related balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with intercompany payroll allocations and reporting.
• Support audits with schedules and documentation.
• Identify process improvements for payroll accounting controls.

Skills

Payroll accounting

US GAAP

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to support payroll accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role will be responsible for ensuring payroll-related transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported while partnering with Payroll, Accounting, and other internal teams to maintain accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute payroll-related accounting activities as part of the monthly and quarterly close process.
• Prepare and record payroll journal entries, including wages, salaries, payroll taxes, benefits, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll-related accruals.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and ensure payroll activity is accurately reflected in the financial statements.
• Review payroll reports and supporting documentation to identify and resolve discrepancies between payroll systems and the general ledger.
• Record and relieve payroll accruals and ensure balances are properly supported and cleared timely.
• Prepare account reconciliations for payroll, accrued payroll, payroll taxes, benefits, and other related balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with intercompany payroll allocations and reconciliations as needed.
• Prepare supporting schedules and financial information for month-end and quarter-end reporting.
• Analyze payroll-related accounts and financial statements, identifying unusual or significant variances from prior periods and budget.
• Ensure payroll accounting practices comply with US GAAP and company policies.
• Partner closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and Accounting teams to ensure payroll information is complete, accurate, and recorded in the appropriate accounting periods.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing payroll-related schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support the Accounting Manager with ad hoc projects and other accounting initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with payroll accounting experience required
• Experience with payroll journal entries, payroll accruals, reconciliations, and payroll-related GL accounts
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and US GAAP
• Experience with financial systems, general ledger, and/or payroll systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with Payroll, HR, Accounting, management, and external partners