Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

Our client, a well-established Sacramento based organization, is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to 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.

$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.
• Associates or Bachelors degree strongly desired.
• Strong understanding of Federal and CA State payroll tax regulations and reporting.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, general ledger and journal entries in QuickBooks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently in a remote/hybrid environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills