Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant Our White River Junction, VT client is seeking a Payroll Accountant on a full-time, interim basis. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with solid payroll and accounting experience and a continuous improvement mindset. Responsibilities of the Payroll Accountant Fully execute bi-monthly, multi-state payroll processing Address employee payroll inquiries promptly Enter journal entries and complete balance sheet reconciliations Manage license, registration, and tax functions Partner with HR to administer benefits Generate reports Participate in audit activities Maintain accurate employee files within multiple systems Ensure regulatory compliance Partner cross-functionally to identify and implement process improvements Qualifications of the Payroll Accountant 5+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience Advanced Excel skills and experience with payroll systems (e.g., Paylocity, ADP, or similar platforms) and large ERP/CRM systems (e.g., Deltek Vantagepoint) Accounting experience with reconciliations and journal entries required Experience working collaboratively with Human Resources on payroll and benefits Experience in a professional services firm working on government contracts preferred Strong analytical, multitasking, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail Professional communication and interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Familiarity with data management and reporting tools a plus Please share your resume in confidence for this Payroll Accountant opportunity offering $35-$37/hour, DOE. We look forward to connecting with you! To apply, please email a copy of your resume to lebanon@leddygroup.com , call 603-727-0102, or apply online at www.leddygroup.com . IND56 Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. About Leddy Group Leddy Group, an ESOP Company, is a regional staffing company serving northern New England since 1994. We are real people helping real people find meaningful employment through our specialties: Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, Engineering, HR, Industrial and Skilled Manufacturing.