Payroll Accountant | Shelton, CT

Target Compensation: 65k - 85k

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant who enjoys combining payroll processing expertise with general accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

The Payroll Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining payroll-related financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with all applicable payroll regulations.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

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• Join a collaborative and professional accounting team
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• Opportunity to blend payroll and accounting responsibilities
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• High-impact role supporting employees and financial operations
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• Stable organization with opportunities for growth and advancement
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• Exposure to payroll, reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis
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Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Accountant

As a Payroll Accountant, you will:

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• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule
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• Review payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, deductions, taxes, and benefits
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• Prepare and record payroll journal entries and related accounting transactions
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• Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure alignment with the general ledger
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• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
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• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation
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• Support payroll tax reporting and regulatory compliance requirements
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• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
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• Assist with benefit reconciliations, garnishments, and other payroll-related deductions
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• Prepare payroll reports and analysis for management
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• Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reconciliations
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• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee and payroll data
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Preferred Qualifications of the Payroll Accountant

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
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• 3+ years of experience as a Payroll Accountant or similar payroll/accounting role
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• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, payroll taxes, and accounting principles
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• Experience with payroll systems and ERP/accounting software
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• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities
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• Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
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• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
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• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
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The Ideal Payroll Accountant Will Be:

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• Detail-oriented and highly accurate
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• Strong in both payroll processing and accounting concepts
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• Organized and able to meet deadlines
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• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues
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• A team player with excellent communication skills
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• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
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