Job Title: Payroll Accountant
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in payroll processing to ensure timely, compliant, and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
- Prepare and maintain detailed, accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws, as well as adherence to industry best practices
- Assist with the facilitation of audits by fulfilling audit requests with substantiated records and documentation
- Identify opportunities for enhancing payroll systems and procedures, recommending and implementing updates as needed
- Perform additional tasks as required to support the payroll operation
- Prepare payroll and compensation-related journal entries and accruals
- Assist in the preparation of year-end tax forms ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Collaborate with leadership and other stakeholders to effectively address and fulfill all payroll-related needs
Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field
- 3+ years’ related experience required, including payroll processing
- Must have experience with UKG
- Extensive knowledge of payroll functions, including payroll tax return and general ledger reconciliations, payroll internal controls, benefit taxation implications, and reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel (Pivot tables and V-lookups)
Salary Information:
- Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 USD
- A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.
- This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including a 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
The Payroll Accountant position at the law firm offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and is ideal for a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where they can grow in a role and be valued and empowered. The law firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. The firm ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
