Senior Payroll Accountant — Remote & Hybrid

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

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.