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Payroll Accountant
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Robert Half
North Attleborough, MA (In Person)
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Job Description
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join their accounting and finance team. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting accounting functions, payroll reconciliations, and compliance.
Key ResponsibilitiesProcess bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
Review and audit payroll data, including hours worked, overtime, deductions, taxes, bonuses, and commissions.
Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts to the general ledger.
Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Partner with Human Resources to process new hires, terminations, benefit changes, and employee updates.
Prepare payroll tax filings and assist with year-end reporting, including W-2 processing.
Reconcile payroll tax accounts and resolve discrepancies with tax agencies or third-party vendors.
Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and reports.
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen payroll accuracy and internal controls.
Key ResponsibilitiesProcess bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
Review and audit payroll data, including hours worked, overtime, deductions, taxes, bonuses, and commissions.
Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts to the general ledger.
Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Partner with Human Resources to process new hires, terminations, benefit changes, and employee updates.
Prepare payroll tax filings and assist with year-end reporting, including W-2 processing.
Reconcile payroll tax accounts and resolve discrepancies with tax agencies or third-party vendors.
Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and reports.
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen payroll accuracy and internal controls.