Sr. Accountant/Payroll Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant | Multi-State Payroll Tax & General AccountingWe’re seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join a growing Finance team. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on multi-state payroll tax compliance, general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and operational accounting.The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation along with significant experience navigating the complexities of multi-state payroll taxes.What You’ll DoAccounting & Month-End CloseManage general ledger activity and maintain accurate financial recordsPerform month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliationsComplete balance sheet and bank reconciliations and resolve variancesReconcile payroll-related benefit accounts, including 401(k) and HSASupport accounts payable, vendor management, cash receipts, and banking activitiesMulti-State Payroll Tax ComplianceManage payroll tax compliance across multiple U.S. jurisdictions, including monthly, quarterly, and annual filingsPrepare and reconcile W-2s and 1099sReconcile employee withholdings, employer tax liabilities, agency payments, and payroll tax GL accountsResearch and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, overpayments, and agency correspondenceManage state-specific requirements such as PFML/PFMLI, SDI, transit taxes, and other jurisdiction-specific taxesAssist with payroll tax registrations and agency portal managementPartner with Payroll, Finance, and ADP to improve payroll tax processes and ensure accurate tax configurationsAudit & ComplianceSupport internal and external audits and prepare supporting schedules and documentationMaintain organized, audit-ready financial recordsEnsure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local tax regulationsThis role reports to the Controller and offers quite a bit of WFH. Have to be able to go into the Golden office from time to time for meetings.