Payroll Accountant

We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to support payroll operations and accounting activities for a higher education organization in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position calls for someone who is detail oriented and can manage payroll processing while also producing accurate reports, completing reconciliations, and assisting with payroll-related ledger activity. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing day-to-day payroll execution with analytical work that helps maintain compliance, accuracy, and financial integrity.Responsibilities:• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on schedule for employees across multiple states.• Prepare payroll reports and analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, trends, and items requiring follow-up.• Reconcile payroll records against internal financial data to ensure accuracy between payroll results and accounting balances.• Support payroll-related general ledger activity, including journal entries and account review.• Coordinate payroll tax reporting activities and help ensure timely and accurate filings.• Investigate and resolve payroll variances, employee pay issues, and reporting inconsistencies.• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with organizational standards and audit requirements.• Partner with internal teams to improve payroll accuracy, support compliance efforts, and address process-related issues.