Payroll Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Bridget Killen from Robert Half is looking for a Payroll Accountant to support payroll, accounts payable, and core accounting activities in Eugene, OR. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, processing employee and vendor payments on time, and helping maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll and general ledger experience, sound judgment when resolving discrepancies, and a proactive approach to improving financial processes.

Responsibilities:

• Administer full-cycle payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while maintaining complete confidentiality of compensation data.

• Review payroll records for earnings, deductions, taxes, leave, and related items, and address inconsistencies to keep payroll accounts balanced and compliant.

• Calculate and validate payroll-related liabilities, including applicable federal, state, and employer tax obligations, unemployment, and workers’ compensation payments.

• Serve as a resource for payroll-related questions, provide timely support to employees and managers, and uphold current payroll policies and procedures.

• Submit payroll- and HR-related invoices to accounts payable promptly and maintain organized supporting documentation for audit readiness.

• Manage the accounts payable cycle by processing invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and vendor payments in accordance with internal controls and company guidelines.

• Investigate invoice, receiving, pricing, and payment variances, monitor open purchasing and payment activity, and respond quickly to vendor inquiries while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts such as accruals and prepaid expenses, assist with month-end close activities, and communicate findings and financial results to management.

• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and presentations for leadership while identifying coding issues, process gaps, and opportunities for automation or workflow improvement.

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• Experience in a payroll accountant or similar accounting role with responsibility for payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger support.

• Proven ability to manage full-cycle payroll using systems such as ADP or another HRIS-based payroll platform.

• Working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and month-end close procedures.

• Familiarity with payroll tax requirements and the ability to support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to research discrepancies, resolve issues efficiently, and maintain accurate financial records.

• Effective communication skills for supporting employees, managers, and vendors in a clear and timely manner.

• Proficiency in preparing financial reports and using accounting data to support management decisions.

• Exposure to corporate tax return support is preferred.