Payroll Accountant | Boston MA | AI/Technology Consulting Firm

Payroll Accountant | Boston, MA | AI/Technology Consulting FirmOur team is working with a leading AI & Technology consulting firm looking to hire a Payroll Accountant to their growing team. The payroll accountant will be responsible for end-to-end payroll accounting and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, employee compensation, tax withholdings, benefits administration, and compliance with payroll regulations. Responsibilities include maintaining payroll data integrity across HRIS and payroll systems, preparing payroll and benefits‑related journal entries, managing compensation accruals, and reconciling payroll‑related balance sheet and expense accounts. The position also supports quarter‑end and year‑end payroll activities, including tax reconciliations and W‑2 reporting, while partnering closely with HR and Benefits teams to resolve compensation and payroll‑related issues.This role is a full‑time hybrid (3 days in 2 at home) position that will offer up to 90K base, bonus, & strong benefits. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Vincenzo Kulturides directly at vkulturides@daleyaa.comResponsibilities:Process payroll for U.S. employees, including salary calculations, taxes, deductions, benefits, and net payEnsure accurate employee compensation and timely payroll processingMaintain data integrity between Rippling (HRIS) and ADP Workforce NowResearch and resolve payroll discrepancies involving taxes, deductions, benefits, and paid time off (PTO)Prepare payroll journal entries for each payroll cyclePrepare benefit‑related journal entries as part of total employee compensationRecord monthly accruals for Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO), Cash bonuses, Profit sharing, & other compensation‑related liabilitiesReconcile payroll‑related balance sheet and expense accountsPrepare account reconciliations and financial reports related to payroll and benefitsManage wage and tax reconciliations for quarter‑end and year‑endSupport year‑end payroll activities, including W‑2 preparation and validationPartner with HR and Benefits teams to resolve compensation and benefit‑related issuesQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field2‑5 years of payroll accounting or payroll administration experienceAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft ExcelHands‑on experience with ADP Workforce Now, NetSuite, and Rippling. Experience with other payroll, ERP, and HRIS systems okExperience in processing multi‑state U.S. payrollStrong knowledge of payroll accounting, accruals, reconciliations, and tax complianceExperience with year‑end reporting and payroll tax filings#J-18808-Ljbffr