Payroll Accountant

Overview

This is a fully remote Payroll Accountant role. The position supports a rapidly growing fellowship program and manages payroll processes across multiple entities and states, ensuring accurate payroll processing, accounting reconciliation, and compliance adherence.

Responsibilities

• Process assigned payroll cycles for various employee classifications, including overtime and bonuses.
• Manage employee changes such as new hires, terminations, and pay updates in coordination with HR.
• Verify and support retroactive pay adjustments.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts to the general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Maintain audit readiness through thorough documentation and support.
• Improve payroll processes using documentation and automation tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years managing full-cycle, multi-state payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Knowledge of payroll tax laws and wage-and-hour compliance.
• Experience with payroll reconciliation and maintaining audit-ready records.
• Foundational GAAP knowledge and experience with Sage Intacct or similar ledger systems.
• Strong spreadsheet skills for reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle sensitive pay inquiries professionally.

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000–$85,000 per year

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.