Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce of over 200 employees in Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania. This long-term contract position is ideal for a candidate who can manage full-cycle payroll across multiple states while maintaining compliance and strong internal service within a CPA firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll activities for a multi-state employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and taxes are calculated correctly and paid on schedule.
• Maintain payroll records and update employee information in the payroll system to support accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation.
• Review timekeeping, earnings, benefit deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings before each payroll cycle to resolve discrepancies proactively.
• Administer payroll for an organization of approximately 200 employees while meeting internal deadlines and service expectations.
• Use payroll platforms such as Paycom and similar systems to execute payroll tasks, generate reports, and support ongoing payroll administration.
• Respond to employee and internal payroll inquiries by researching issues, explaining pay details, and providing timely resolution.
• Reconcile payroll data and assist with audits, reporting requirements, and year-end payroll activities as needed.
• Support payroll-related process updates or system changes when required, including adjustments tied to operational or platform transitions.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing and reconciliation.
• Hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including tax withholding and compliance considerations.
• Background supporting payroll for employee populations of 200 or more individuals.
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as Paycom.
• Strong understanding of payroll procedures, deductions, garnishments, and payroll record maintenance.
• High attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly and accurately.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to address payroll questions in a detail-focused, service-oriented manner.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.