Payroll Accountant – Temp

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Accurately process payroll across multiple states and countries while adhering to deadlines.

• Maintain comprehensive payroll records, employee details, time and attendance information, and tax withholding data.

• Calculate and issue manual checks, adjustments, deductions, bonuses, and other forms of earnings.

• Review payroll reports to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Address payroll-related inquiries from employees with confidentiality.

• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and Finance during the onboarding and offboarding processes for employees.

• Ensure compliance of final paychecks with state labor laws.

• Stay updated on payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.

• Reconcile payroll after each processing cycle and at the end of each month.

• Assist in year-end payroll activities, including preparation of W-2 forms and payroll data reconciliation.

• Create and distribute spreadsheets for annual pay increases and bonuses.

• Verify returned direct deposits and resolve any related issues.

• Approve expense reimbursements and address policy violations.

• Reconcile accounts related to benefits, invoices, 401(k) deferrals, and employer matching contributions.

• Support the open enrollment process for benefits and confirm payroll deductions.

• Prepare and post payroll journal entries to the general ledger.

• Reconcile wages, taxes, benefits, deductions, and payroll accounts.

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Generate and review financial reports related to payroll.

• Create account reconciliation files and perform reconciliations using Excel.

• Conduct monthly flux analysis.

• Support workers’ compensation and annual 401(k) audits.

• Prepare payroll reports, tax forms, and associated documentation.

• Assist with annual P11D filings and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.

• Establish new payroll states and guarantee timely tax payments.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations.

• Safeguard the confidentiality and security of employee data.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, accounting, finance, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience as a Payroll and Benefits Specialist or in a comparable position.

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications.

• Advanced expertise in Excel functions, data organization, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and automation techniques.

• Familiarity with NetSuite Accounting Software is preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years of practical experience with general ledger and accounting/reporting systems.

• Extensive knowledge of multi-state payroll processing, regulations, and associated reporting requirements.

• Familiarity with payroll software and timekeeping systems.

• Strong analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent understanding of employee benefits programs and their administration.

• Capability to manage confidential information and uphold data privacy.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Strong problem-solving aptitude.

• Certification as a Payroll Professional (CPP) or other relevant certifications is advantageous.

• Experience with Workday payroll is a plus.

• GL accounting experience is preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Flexibility for remote work.

• Administration of employee benefits programs.

• Employer matching for 401(k) contributions.

• Support for employee benefit funding and garnishments.