Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant | Shelton, CT

Target Compensation: 65k – 85k

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant who enjoys combining payroll processing expertise with general accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

The Payroll Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining payroll-related financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with all applicable payroll regulations.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Join a collaborative and professional accounting team
• Opportunity to blend payroll and accounting responsibilities
• High-impact role supporting employees and financial operations
• Stable organization with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Exposure to payroll, reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis

Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Accountant

As a Payroll Accountant, you will:

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule
• Review payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, deductions, taxes, and benefits
• Prepare and record payroll journal entries and related accounting transactions
• Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure alignment with the general ledger
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation
• Support payroll tax reporting and regulatory compliance requirements
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Assist with benefit reconciliations, garnishments, and other payroll-related deductions
• Prepare payroll reports and analysis for management
• Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reconciliations
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee and payroll data

Preferred Qualifications of the Payroll Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience as a Payroll Accountant or similar payroll/accounting role
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, payroll taxes, and accounting principles
• Experience with payroll systems and ERP/accounting software
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities
• Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism

The Ideal Payroll Accountant Will Be:

• Detail-oriented and highly accurate
• Strong in both payroll processing and accounting concepts
• Organized and able to meet deadlines
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities