Payroll Accountant

Job Description: Payroll Accountant Position Title: Payroll Accountant
Location: Brookfield, CT
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Job Type: [Full-Time] Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy of hours worked, deductions, bonuses, overtime, and other compensation. Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for both salaried and hourly employees.

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and employee classification requirements (e.g., exempt vs. non-exempt).
• Review and verify timesheets and work records to ensure compliance with company policies and labor laws.
• Calculate and process deductions (e.g., taxes, benefits, retirement plans, garnishments) in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, and submit payment to government agencies.
• Prepare and submit required payroll reports (e.g., tax filings, employee earnings statements, and reports for HR and finance teams).
• Provide assistance in resolving payroll-related issues and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist in year-end payroll tasks, including generating W-2 forms, preparing tax filings, and supporting year-end audits. Ensure timely submission of tax documents and ensure accuracy of year-end reports.
• Work closely with the HR, Finance, and Accounting teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in payroll processing.
• Assist with accounting functions as needed
• Provide payroll & accounting documents as required by auditors
• Other ad hoc reports and tasks

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in payroll processing or related roles.
• Experience with ADP systems

• Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and employee benefits.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling payroll data.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet payroll deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) and ADP payroll system.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Willing to learn

Working Conditions:

• This position may require occasional overtime, especially during payroll processing cycles or year-end periods.
• The role is typically performed in an office environment

Id: EB-1261071903

Location: Riverton, UT, US

Posted Date: 11/28/2024