Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant
North of Atlanta, GA
Compensation Range: $70,000 – $90,000 depending on level of education and experience

CFS is partnered with a stable, team-oriented organization seeking a Payroll Accountant to join their accounting team. This Payroll Accountant position is ideal for an experienced staff accountant with strong payroll ownership who enjoys a balanced mix of accounting and payroll responsibilities in a collaborative, low-overtime environment.

The Payroll Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager and work closely with leadership, making this a highly visible role with impact across both accounting and payroll functions.

Payroll & HR-Related Duties

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• Process bi-weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness as the lead Payroll Accountant
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• Record payroll-related journal entries and maintain payroll-related accounts
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• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
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• Reconcile payroll taxes and support year-end reporting (W-2s, etc.)
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• Manage payroll deductions including benefits and 401(k) contributions
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• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
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• Assist with onboarding/offboarding and employee documentation (training provided)
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• Support 401(k) funding, reconciliations, and annual audit
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• Partner with leadership on employee relations and annual performance review processes
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Accounting Responsibilities

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• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjustments
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• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances
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• Assist with month-end and year-end close
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• Maintain general ledger accuracy and support financial reporting
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• Prepare audit schedules and assist with external audits
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• Reconcile company accounts
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• Support Accounts Payable activities
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)
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• 5+ years of accounting experience
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• Required: Hands-on payroll processing experience and experience booking payroll journal entries
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• Experience supporting payroll for ~100+ employees strongly preferred
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• ERP or payroll system experience
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• Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a dual-role Payroll Accountant position
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Why This Payroll Accountant Role?

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• True work-life balance: This Payroll Accountant role offers consistent hours with no nights or weekends
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• Supportive culture: A laid-back environment where the Payroll Accountant is set up for success
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• Ownership: The Payroll Accountant will have visibility into both payroll and core accounting functions
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• Career growth: Opportunity to expand into HR-related responsibilities with training provided
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• Strong benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, holidays, disability coverage, and employee discounts
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