Senior Payroll Administrator

Accountex -IH; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountex -IH in Richardson, TX seeks a Senior Payroll Administrator to oversee all payroll operations, ensure accuracy, and comply with federal, state, and local laws. You will process payroll, review data, and maintain records in our payroll systems.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/HR, 2–4 years of payroll experience, strong regulatory knowledge, proficiency with payroll software and Excel, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 2–4 years of payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state payroll regulations.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems.
• CPP certification preferred.
• Confidentiality and strong communication skills.
• Excel, including advanced features.

Responsibilities

• Process and oversee payroll including salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions.
• Maintain and review payroll processing systems for timely transactions.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to align payroll with business goals.
• Lead year-end reporting and tax form reconciliation.
• Mentor junior staff and address employee payroll inquiries.
• Perform regular audits for data integrity and compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Excel

CPP certification

Payroll software

HRIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Administrator to join our team. This role will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of our payroll operations to ensure accuracy and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and oversee company payroll including salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions.
• Entry payroll info on the payroll system
• Review payroll data and source
• Reconcile payroll hours and process payroll
• Ensuring accurate processing of payroll deductions/garnishments
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.
• Input all payroll related data necessary for processing payroll
• Perform payroll processing using the payroll system
• Accumulating payroll information, preparing payroll checks.
• Balance the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies
• Track miscellaneous employee payroll deductions
• Send payroll reports
• Performing quarterly audits of payroll related invoices and payroll deductions
• Resolve payroll/tax reporting issues
• Day to day liaison with Payroll supervisor and clients
• Maintain and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports for all payroll transactions.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to align payroll with business objectives.
• Address and resolve employee inquiries regarding payroll.
• Manage year-end reporting and reconciliation processes, including tax forms and summaries.
• Lead and mentor junior payroll staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Requires 2-4 years of payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding payroll, benefits, tax, etc.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certification such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is preferred.
• Must be able to maintain highest level of confidentiality for all employee payroll and personnel records.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service while working with frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and/or mandates and maintain effective communication with all internal and contacts.
• Strong organization skills, ability to set priorities.
• Working knowledge on Excel
• Advanced knowledge on Excel is preferred.

Since 1971, Dallas Payrollis providing a comprehensive and advanced payroll software and HR solutions catering to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Our company specializes in offering efficient, accurate, and scalable payroll services that help businesses streamline their payroll processing,ensure tax compliance, and optimize their workforce management. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and personalized service, Dallas Payroll is committed to simplifying payroll tasks for employers, enabling them to focus on growing their businesses.