Senior Payroll Accountant (2-3 days onsite)

Senior Payroll Accountant Dallas, TX - hybrid, 2-3 days onsite One of Vaco's real estate investment clients is looking to onboard a Senior Accountant due to continued growth of the organization. The company has a diverse portfolio of assets worth over $5B and has grown exponentially over the last 5-10 years. The Payroll Accountant will be responsible for the full-cycle, end-to-end processing for biweekly, multistate payroll. This is a “one person” team and requires someone to be detail-oriented, systems-savvy (Workday preferred), and capable of operating independently. The company offers great perks including unlimited PTO, super flexible scheduling, free lunches every week and very competitive healthcare benefits. Compensation: $85-90K Key Responsibilities Process end-to-end, multi-state payroll for a mid-to-large employee population with high accuracy and timeliness Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations Manage payroll audits, garnishments, tax filings, and year-end activities (W-2s, etc.) Stay current on changing payroll laws and proactively implement updates Own payroll processing within Workday Payroll, including troubleshooting and optimization Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data, earnings, and deductions Generate and analyze payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues quickly Leverage Time & Attendance systems to validate hours, accruals, and exceptions Perform payroll-related reconciliations (general ledger, benefits, taxes) Ensure strong internal controls and documentation around payroll processes Support audits by providing accurate data and supporting schedules Act as a key resource for payroll-related inquiries from employees and leadership Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and external vendors to resolve complex issues Identify process improvements and drive efficiencies within payroll operations Qualifications 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll (required or highly preferred) Experience with Time & Attendance systems (Workday preferred) Deep understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements Proven ability to work independently and “hit the ground running” Strong Excel skills (reconciliations, data analysis, reporting) #J-18808-Ljbffr