Senior Payroll Accountant

Are you seeking a fulfilling career in a supportive and dynamic environment? Abra Health is a leading Dental Organization committed to providing exceptional oral healthcare to our patients in NJ & PA.

This is temporary contract position @ corporate office located in Secaucus, NJ.

The Payroll Accountant / Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of semi-monthly and monthly payroll for employees across multiple locations. This role partners closely with Finance and Human Resources to ensure payroll data integrity, proper financial reporting, tax compliance, and exceptional employee support. This is a temporary contract position to support business needs during a defined period.

• Position Type: Temporary / Contract
• Estimated Duration: Approximately March 2026 through June 2027
  , (
  based on the needs of the business).
• Compensation: Annual salary prorated based on actual length of employment.

• Process accurate and timely semi-monthly and monthly payroll for employees, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax and wage and hour requirements.
• Maintain, review, and audit payroll data and records, including employee information, timesheets, earnings, deductions, benefits, and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, including wages, taxes, benefits, and accruals; prepare, post, and review payroll journal entries; investigate and resolve variances.
• Partner closely with the Finance team to ensure payroll expenses are accurately recorded, properly allocated by location and department, and reflected correctly in financial statements.
• Manage payroll tax compliance, including reviewing payroll tax filings, assisting with quarter-end and year-end reconciliations, and supporting the resolution of payroll tax notices and inquiries.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including W-2 preparation, payroll audits, and required annual reporting.
• Resolve employee payroll issues, discrepancies, and inquiries in a timely, professional, and confidential manner while delivering excellent customer service.
• Run, analyze, and maintain payroll reports, providing insights into payroll trends, variances, and key cost drivers.
• Maintain strong internal controls over payroll processes and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure accurate setup and ongoing maintenance of employee pay, benefits, deductions, garnishments, and leave balances.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to employees and managers on payroll-related processes, timelines, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting efficiency, and system utilization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience in a medium- to large-sized organization.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems and software, including ADP Workforce Now (WFN) and Workforce Management (WFM).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting tools.
• Solid understanding of payroll accounting principles, payroll taxes, and federal, state, and local compliance requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Finance, HR, and other business partners.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Salary range: $85,000 - $90,000

All employees have the responsibility to adhere to our organization's policies, procedures, and code of conduct, as well as uphold all facets of our comprehensive compliance program. This commitment is fundamental to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and regulatory adherence within our workplace.