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Payroll Accountant

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Comp: $80K–$90K

Location: Hybrid - Boston

Overview

We’re hiring a Payroll Accountant for a growing, global comapny. This is a hands-on role blending payroll processing accounting (GL, JEs, reconciliations)—not just pure payroll.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process bi-weekly, multi-state payroll (~400 employees) using ADP Workforce Now
  • Handle payroll-related journal entries, GL postings, and account reconciliations
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close (W-2s, 941s, etc.)
  • Review timesheets, bonuses, commissions, and reimbursements
  • Partner with HR on employee setup, benefits, and payroll accuracy
  • Manage payroll tax registrations and compliance across states
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries and support audits/reporting

Qualifications

  • 3 years of payroll accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of debits/credits, GL, and reconciliations
  • Experience processing multi-state payroll (300 employees)
  • ADP Workforce Now highly preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
  • Bachelor’s in Accounting

For more information and immediate consideration, email Ryan Bredin a copy of your resume to rbredin@kbwfinancial.com.

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