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) Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a