Payroll Accountant

An industry-leading organization in Roseville is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join its team. This role offers the chance to be part of a respected and expanding company with a strong market presence. In this role, you will oversee bi-weekly payroll processing, manage benefit-related invoices and deductions, and ensure compliance with payroll regulations. 

The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of four years’ experience in internal payroll and benefits administration, along with at least two years of accounts payable expertise.

Salary: $80,000-$85,000 DOE

Schedule: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote after training

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Administer internal bi-weekly payroll ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in partnership with external consultants
• Manage benefit enrollment and deductions
• Review and process garnishments with external consultants
• Address employee payroll and benefits inquiries
• Assist with annual audits and required payroll/401(k) reporting
• Handle corporate accounts payable
• Prepare journal entries for payroll, benefits, and accruals
• Reconcile corporate billing accounts with accurate allocation across entities/projects
• Maintain filing systems (digital and physical) and support document preparation for audits
• Conduct GL account analysis and maintain internal controls/procedures documentation
• Troubleshoot integration issues between invoice approval and GL systems
• Participate in weekly accounting meetings and proactively communicate deadlines/issues
• Monitor cash balances and update internal reports
• Prepare and record internal transfers and external wires
• Process bank deposits for Accounts Receivable
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned

SKILLS & QUALIFICATONS:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in payroll and benefits; at least 2 years of experience with accounts payable 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with payroll system (UKG experience preferred)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities