What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Accountant (Almost Remote) position at Infosoft, Inc.?
Job Title: Payroll Accountant (Almost Remote)
Pay Rate: $50 to $56/Hr
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Malvern, PA - Hybrid (Mostly Remote - 2-3 Day Onsite in a Month) - (onsite increases during audits/year‑end)
Shift - 1st shift - starts from 8:30 AM
We’re looking for a Payroll Accountant (Almost Remote) to support a high-impact finance team during a critical period following a recent payroll system migration. This role sits at the intersection of payroll and accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting, clean reconciliations, and well-documented processes.
You’ll play a key role in strengthening payroll accounting operations, supporting audits, and helping the team navigate increased workload tied to an upcoming ERP transition. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, digging into discrepancies, and improving financial processes.
- Perform payroll-to-general ledger (GL) reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
- Manage payroll GL interface activity and ensure accurate financial postings
- Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries (PTO, bonuses, deferred compensation, relocation, etc.)
- Support the month-end close with P&L and balance sheet analysis
- Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate payroll-related accounting
- Assist with internal and external audit requests
- Document processes and help improve payroll accounting workflows
- Track and resolve payroll-related issues across systems and teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Accounting
- 5 years of experience in payroll accounting and general accounting
- Strong understanding of payroll components (earnings, deductions, taxability)
- Solid accounting foundation (journal entries, debits/credits, GL impact)
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets
- Ability to understand end-to-end payroll flow: payroll → cash → GL → financials
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Nice to Have
- CPA certification
- Experience with tools like Workday (reporting), Access, or KNIME
- Exposure to audit environments (internal or external)
- Experience with complex accruals (bonus, PTO, deferred comp, etc.)
Salary : $50 - $56