What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Accountant position at KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting?
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
MONKBW
*KBW789*
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
- 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
MONKBW
*KBW789*
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000