Payroll & Compliance Accountant

Description

Payroll & Compliance Accountant is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll, payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring both technical payroll expertise and the ability to partner cross-functionally with HR, Accounting, and Operations.

This position is crucial in achieving payroll objectives, fostering strong relationships with managers, payroll vendors, auditors, and regulatory agencies, while supporting the ongoing financial responsibilities of the business.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage the multi-state weekly payroll process, including imports from the timekeeping system, voluntary and involuntary deductions (garnishments, levies), and direct deposits.
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting to ensure new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations are processed accurately and timely.
• Review and approve daily tip reconciliations for all locations.
• Process and verify pay adjustments, bonuses, incentive payments, retroactive pay, and special payments (disability, relocations, prorations).
• Maintain accurate tax and compliance updates, including SUI and minimum wage changes.
• Provide support and training to managers on timekeeping and payroll processes.
• Manage garnishments
• Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits, year-end processes, and W-2 reconciliations.
• Support the development of payroll process documentation and internal controls.
• Assist with system interfaces between payroll, HR, and accounting systems as needed.
• Reconciliation of payroll related accounting functions
• Perform other payroll-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in payroll
• Prefer Paylocity payroll experience
• Restaurant or multi-unit retail experience preferred by not required 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks within a constantly changing and demanding environment
• Excellent communication (Written and oral), and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional time management and organization skills to manage deliverables
• A proven leadership track record

Physical Demands:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work in a climate-controlled office environment.
• Ability to read and write in English to process paperwork and follow up on any actions necessary.
• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, give & receive oral communication, bend, squat and reach above shoulder level. 
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time, type and organize.
• Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 20 lbs.