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Payroll Accountant

Atrium

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accounting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Earnings Statements, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Genetics, Interviewing Skills, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Professional Services, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Tax Returns, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
1 day ago
Client Overview:
Our client is a dynamic professional services firm, recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The organization fosters a collaborative environment and values employee development. They are known for delivering high-quality solutions to clients across multiple industries. They are currently looking to add a Payroll Accountant to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:
$40/hr

Position Overview:
The Payroll Accountant ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with regulations, and maintains payroll records. This role supports employee inquiries, reconciles payroll accounts, and implements best practices for payroll operations.

Responsibilities of the Payroll Accountant:
  • Compile and record employee time and payroll data.
  • Compute wages, deductions, and enter data into payroll systems.
  • Process and issue paychecks and statements of earnings.
  • Prepare and balance period-end reports; reconcile payrolls to bank statements.
  • Review time sheets, wage computation, and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
  • Maintain and update payroll records for exemptions, transfers, and resignations.
  • Issue and record adjustments for errors or retroactive increases.
  • Keep track of leave time (vacation, personal, sick leave).
  • Prepare and file payroll tax returns.
  • Provide information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, and benefit plans.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including pay transparency and equal opportunity requirements.
Required Experience/Skills for the Payroll Accountant:
  • Minimum 2 years of payroll/accounting experience.
  • Proficiency in payroll processing and reconciliation.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to handle confidential information.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Experience with compliance and regulatory standards.
Preferred Experience/Skills for the Payroll Accountant:
  • Familiarity with New York wage transparency laws.
  • Experience with payroll tax filings.
  • Exposure to benefits administration.
  • Knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations.
Education Requirements:
  • Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Benefits:
  • Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).
About Atrium:What you do matters. Guided by our Applicant-Centric™ approach, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued, and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team committed to your growth and success.
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As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
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Position ID: 395706

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