Senior Payroll Accountant

Job Description

Senior Payroll Accountant - Urgently hiring in Cleveland!

Job Title: Senior Payroll Accountant
Pay: $85,000 - $100,000 per year
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP


Looking for a career growth opportunity? Join a dynamic organization in the Cleveland, Ohio area that values precision and compliance. As a Senior Payroll Accountant, you'll take charge of managing complex payroll operations for a large, multi-state team and play an essential role in ensuring financial accuracy and legal compliance.


As a Senior Payroll Accountant, you'll be responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring timely and precise payments for 600 employees across multiple states. You'll collaborate with accounting and HR teams to maintain tax compliance, prepare regulatory filings, and handle general ledger accounting. Your expertise will help keep payroll operations smooth and compliant, supporting the company's ongoing growth.


What You'll Do
As a Senior Payroll Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing across multiple states for both hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy in timekeeping, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, and benefit deductions.
• Set up and maintain new state and local tax registrations to support business expansion into additional jurisdictions.
• Monitor compliance with FLSA and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws while reviewing and validating payroll tax filings such as Forms 941, W-2, and 1095-C.
• Prepare and record payroll journal entries in the general ledger, properly allocating wages, incentives, and PTO accruals.
• Perform regular reconciliations of payroll cash accounts, tax obligations, and employee benefit invoices to confirm financial accuracy.
• Evaluate differences between budgeted payroll expenses and actual spend, providing analysis to support financial planning and reporting.
• Maintain comprehensive payroll documentation

What You'll Bring
The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related discipline required.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience managing multi-state payroll operations and payroll accounting functions.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation is strongly preferred.
• Advanced experience using ERP platforms such as NetSuite or Workday, along with payroll systems including ADP or UKG (Ultimate Software).
• Strong Excel capabilities, including use of pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced formula functions.
• High level of accuracy and organization with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

Why Join Us in Cleveland?

• Enjoy a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.
• Work in a supportive environment that encourages professional development.
• Experience a modern workplace focused on efficiency and employee well-being.
• Access affordable health insurance and other employee benefits

Location & Schedule:
This position is on-site in the Cleveland area and offers regular daytime hours, Monday through Friday.


Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're eager to advance your career as a Senior Payroll Accountant apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Don't wait-we're hiring now!


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