Payroll Auditor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Auditor to support payroll accuracy and compliance for an international retail organization based in New Albany, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position focuses on reviewing payroll records, validating tax-related reporting, and identifying discrepancies that could affect employees or the business. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll auditing experience and can work carefully with internal controls, documentation, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Examine payroll records and supporting documents to verify pay calculations, deductions, and tax withholdings are accurate and compliant.

• Conduct payroll-related audit reviews to identify inconsistencies, control gaps, and areas requiring correction or follow-up.

• Compare payroll data against policies, timekeeping information, and tax reporting records to confirm completeness and accuracy.

• Investigate payroll discrepancies and partner with appropriate teams to resolve issues in a timely and well-documented manner.

• Review payroll tax filings and related records to help ensure reporting obligations are met correctly.

• Maintain clear audit documentation, summarize findings, and communicate observations to management or designated stakeholders.

• Support internal audit activities connected to payroll functions, including testing controls and validating corrective actions.

• Assist with special payroll reviews or process updates when changes affect payroll accuracy, compliance, or reporting.

• Monitor recurring payroll issues and recommend practical improvements to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.

• Proven experience performing payroll audits in a business or corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll tax reporting, tax audit practices, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing payroll functions, records, and controls for accuracy and completeness.
• Familiarity with corporate internal audit processes, documentation standards, and issue tracking.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and investigate root causes.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive payroll information with confidentiality.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and coordinating with internal teams.