Payroll Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our team in Austin, Texas. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to work within the financial services industry, ensuring accurate payroll processing and accounting operations. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and compliance with multi-state payroll regulations.

Responsibilities:
• Reconcile payroll and benefits-related general ledger accounts, including vendor payments, insurance billings, and thrift payments, on a monthly basis.
• Prepare, review, and submit payroll journal entries for approval and make necessary adjustments for exceptional transactions.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Department to resolve reconciliation issues and provide data for quarterly leave adjustments.
• Process and audit payroll data, ensuring compliance with multi-state payroll regulations and company policies.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including annual pension contribution coordination and workers' compensation estimates.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records for W-2 forms, payroll tax reporting, and taxable fringe benefits.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries, providing exceptional customer service to employees and association personnel.
• Maintain payroll-related files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Submit journal vouchers, wires, and vendor payments while adhering to established timelines.
• Manage and update accounting software with current employee information, adding or removing users as needed.
• Proven experience with full-cycle payroll processes, including multi-state payroll and payroll tax reporting.
• Proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll reconciliation, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience handling payroll for organizations with over 500 employees.
• Familiarity with payroll garnishments and taxable fringe benefit reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in payroll processing.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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