Payroll Accountant

Our client, a well-established Sacramento based organization, is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountantto join their team. This role is ideal for a detail oriented payroll professional with strong accounting skills and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. The Payroll Accountant will be responsible for full cycle payroll processing and supporting key accounting functions. This direct hire position offers a primarily remote schedule, with hybrid work after training and occasional onsite meetings. The organization provides exceptionally strong benefits once hired and offers a collaborative and supportive work environment. The ideal candidate will have seven years of current hands‑on accounting experience with payroll and benefits in ADP Workforce Now and QuickBooks Online. $35-42 per hour DOE Key Responsibilities Process full cycle semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule in ADP Workforce Now. Reconcile benefit invoices to payroll records, manage benefit carriers to resolve discrepancies and payment processing. Support benefit open enrollment, update payroll deductions, benefit audits and compliance related compliance. Manage payroll taxes and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Perform W 4 and payroll reconciliation Prepare and post payroll related journal entries Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams to resolve payroll discrepancies Assist with annual Workers Compensation audit. Manage employees, management, vendors and external partners with payroll and benefits administration. Support audits and reporting as needed Qualifications Minimum of 7 years accounting experience with payroll and benefits in ADP Workforce Now. Strong understanding of Federal and CA State payroll tax regulations and reporting. Experience with payroll reconciliations, general ledger and journal entries in QuickBooks Online. High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work independently in a remote/hybrid environment Strong communication and organizational skills #J-18808-Ljbffr