Payroll Accountant

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $95,000 to $105,000 per year. Job Responsibilities Process payroll activities for employees while ensuring accurate and timely compensation payments. Maintain payroll records, reports, and supporting documentation to support financial reporting and compliance requirements. Administer employee benefit programs and ensure deductions, contributions, and related transactions are processed correctly. Prepare payroll adjustments, special payments, and off cycle payroll transactions as needed. Support audits, month end activities, reporting requirements, and payroll related projects while maintaining data accuracy. Requirements Bring experience processing payroll for a workforce of moderate to large size within a professional business environment. Demonstrate strong knowledge of payroll regulations, compliance requirements, and payroll administration practices. Possess experience managing payroll adjustments, incentive payments, and special payroll transactions. Maintain proficiency with payroll systems, expense management tools, and advanced Excel functionality. Demonstrate the ability to maintain detailed payroll records and handle sensitive information with discretion. Qualifications Apply strong analytical and problem solving skills to review payroll data and resolve discrepancies. Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail when preparing reports, maintaining records, and supporting financial processes. Communicate effectively with employees, management, auditors, and external stakeholders. Maintain strong organizational skills while managing multiple deadlines, reporting requirements, and payroll activities. Bring experience with benefits administration, accounting support functions, retail environments, audit preparation, or month end close activities considered beneficial. REF#53055 #ZR