Payroll Manager - Accounting

Overview

Job Description:
Payroll Manager – Accounting

This requires being onsite 4x per week in DC.

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and internal accounting standards.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis to support business decisions and identify financial trends and variances.
• Manage general ledger accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll accounting processes, including payroll journal entries, payroll accruals, and reconciliation of payroll-related accounts.
• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of wages, bonuses, commissions, benefits, taxes, and deductions.
• Manage payroll tax reporting, filings, and remittances in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner closely with HR and Payroll teams to validate payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and support audits.
• Oversee preparation of financial and payroll-related reports for internal stakeholders, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls related to payroll processing, reporting, and compliance.
• Utilize accounting and payroll systems, including Quick Books and ADP, to ensure efficient and compliant financial operations.
• Support external and internal audits by preparing payroll documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights on financial concepts, labor costs, and performance metrics.
• Assist in the development of budgets, forecasts, and workforce cost projections.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and accounting processes through automation and best practices.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with demonstrated payroll accounting responsibility.
• Proven experience in corporate accounting or similar roles, including financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll accounting, payroll tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent understanding of debits, credits, and balance sheet reconciliation processes.
• Experience working with payroll and accounting systems such as ADP, Quick Books, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential payroll information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness in all work.