Senior Payroll Accountant (contract)

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to support complex, high-volume payroll operations within a large enterprise environment. This role requires deep experience in multi-state payroll processing, tax reporting, and reconciliation, with the ability to quickly take ownership of tasks and operate independently. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA, with a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite), and is expected to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advanced Payroll Processing: Lead execution of complex payroll cycles, including multi-state and multi-entity payroll
• Reconciliation & Issue Resolution: Analyze and resolve complex payroll discrepancies and ensure data accuracy
• Tax & Compliance Leadership: Oversee payroll tax reporting and ensure compliance across jurisdictions
• System Utilization: Work within enterprise payroll systems (ADP, Oracle) to manage and optimize processes
• Operational Execution: Handle high-priority and time-sensitive payroll tasks with speed and accuracy
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and improve processes
  
  

Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of payroll experience
• Strong experience with US payroll processing, tax reporting, and reconciliation
• Experience managing payroll across multiple states and legal entities
• Ability to work independently and deliver results quickly
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Oracle payroll systems
• ADP SmartCompliance experience
• Experience in large, in-house payroll environments
  
  

Why Join Us:

This is an opportunity to operate at a senior level within a high-impact payroll function, supporting complex enterprise payroll operations and contributing immediately to team success.

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Pay Rate Range

50 - 60 USD hourly

Additional Notes

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly.

Benefits Information

Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.