Payroll Accountant

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Robert Half

Keene, NH (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 4 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/28/2026

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Process and review payroll to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and internal policies.
Stay informed of annual changes in State, Federal, and local payroll laws, rate changes, and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
Perform monthly payroll reconciliations, including wages, payroll taxes, benefits, and other payroll-related accounts.
Reconcile and maintain payroll-related balance sheet accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
Prepare and post journal entries for payroll, accruals, and related adjustments.
Manage payroll rebilling to properties and programs, ensuring labor costs are accurately allocated across multiple entities and funding sources.
Partner with HR, property management, and program teams to validate payroll data, employee classifications, and cost distributions.
Analyze payroll variances and provide clear explanations to management.
Support month-end and year-end close processes related to payroll.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including filings and reporting.
Assist with internal and external audits by preparing payroll schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Perform annual Workers Compensation audit
Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and internal controls.
Other duties as assigned.