Sr Accountant - Payroll

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 46,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay range

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Remote seeks a Senior Payroll Accountant/Analyst to support payroll operations through accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting. You will manage payroll tax requirements for remote employees across states and coordinate with HR and accounting teams on regulatory reporting and year-end activities.

You will reconcile liabilities, maintain Kronos/Lawson configurations, and assist with complex reports and executive compensation data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and GL adjustments.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and filing requirements.
• Experience managing payroll tax processes across multiple jurisdictions is valuable.
• Ability to review and validate financial information and ensure accurate reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile payroll liability accounts and prepare GL adjustments.
• Manage payroll tax requirements across states for remote employees and handle registrations and filings.
• Submit payroll tax payments and file state tax returns.
• Support payroll data for regulatory and other reporting requirements.
• Assist with year-end payroll processes and provide backup coverage.
• Coordinate payroll tax returns for not-for-profit and other entities.
• Review payroll tax forms for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Research tax matters and respond to tax correspondence with recommended strategies.
• Collaborate with external consultants and coordinate audits as needed.
• Maintain data integrity by validating incoming financial data and updating system configurations.
• Process semi-monthly physician payroll and support payroll balancing activities.
• Maintain executive retirement plan components (451/457).Assist with Kronos training materials and join HR-Payroll meetings.
• Prepare complex reports including Sullivan Cotter Workforce Insights 360 and Form 990 salary data.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll accounting

Reconciliations

Tax regulations

GL adjustments

Multi-jurisdiction tax

Kronos

Lawson HR

Regulatory reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Kronos

Lawson HR

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Accountant – Payroll based in the United States.

The Senior Payroll Accountant/Analyst supports payroll operations through accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, and analytical expertise. In this role, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of payroll-related financial data while managing complex tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions. You will work closely with payroll, accounting, and HR teams to support critical payroll processes, regulatory reporting, and year-end activities. The position also involves maintaining payroll systems, coordinating tax filings, and responding to federal, state, and local tax matters. You will contribute to executive compensation reporting, budgeting, audits, and specialized workforce analytics. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys combining technical payroll knowledge, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Accountabilities

You will support the Payroll Manager by managing a range of accounting, tax, reporting, and payroll analysis activities, ensuring compliance and reliable financial information across the organization. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reconcile multiple payroll liability accounts and prepare required general ledger adjustments.

• Manage payroll tax requirements for employees working remotely across different states, including additional jurisdiction registrations, tax filings, and ongoing account maintenance.

• Submit payroll tax payments and prepare and file applicable state tax returns.

• Support the analysis and preparation of payroll data for regulatory, legal, and other reporting requirements.

• Assist with year-end payroll processes and provide backup coverage for essential payroll activities and processing.

• Coordinate payroll tax returns for not-for-profit organizations and other non-healthcare, for-profit entities.

• Compile, document, monitor, and review payroll tax forms to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Research federal, state, and local taxation matters, respond to tax correspondence, and recommend appropriate tax strategies.

• Serve as an internal resource for payroll tax education and support, collaborating with external consultants and coordinating audits when required.

• Review, validate, and correct incoming financial data to maintain data integrity and support accurate financial reporting.

• Maintain payroll system configurations for new jurisdictions and manage cost center information in Kronos and Lawson HR.

• Process semi-monthly physician payroll and assist with maintaining the payroll balancing sheet.

• Maintain the payroll components of executive retirement plans, including 451 and 457 plans.

• Help update Kronos training materials and modules and participate in biweekly HR and Payroll collaboration meetings.

• Prepare and support complex reports and data requests, including Sullivan Cotter Workforce Insights 360, Form 990 salary information, executive salary budgeting, annual workers’ compensation data, and Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting.

• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education and relevant industry publications.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring an accounting background, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to manage detailed payroll and tax responsibilities in a complex organization. The following qualifications are expected:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

• Relevant accounting work experience.

• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger adjustments.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and filing requirements.

• Experience managing payroll tax processes across multiple jurisdictions is valuable.

• Ability to review and validate financial information, identify discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to research tax matters, interpret regulatory requirements, and respond effectively to tax correspondence.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and reporting responsibilities.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with payroll, HR, accounting teams, and external consultants.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with payroll accounting and tax practices.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation range of $33.72–$58.00, depending on experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible team members and providers.

• Opportunities for professional growth and continued career development.

• Collaborative workplace that values inclusion, respect, and employee contributions.

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare operations and support services.