Senior Payroll Accountant 837172

Stivers

Fairview Park, OH

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$85,000–$100,000 Per Year

SKILLS

ADP, Accounting, Auditing, Billing, Budgeting, Corporate Tax, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Legal, Local Tax, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Pivot Tables, Regulatory Submissions, State Tax, Tax Regulations, Tax Returns, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Vlookups

LOCATION

Fairview Park, OH

POSTED

1 day ago

Senior Payroll Accountant Urgently hiring in North Olmsted!

Job Title: Senior Payroll Accountant
Pay: $85,000 - $100,000 per year
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a career growth opportunity? Join a dynamic organization in Fairview Park, Ohio, that values precision and compliance. As a Senior Payroll Accountant, you'll take charge of managing complex payroll operations for a large, multi-state team and play an essential role in ensuring financial accuracy and legal compliance.

As a Senior Payroll Accountant, you'll be responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring timely and precise payments for 600 employees across multiple states. You'll collaborate with accounting and HR teams to maintain tax compliance, prepare regulatory filings, and handle general ledger accounting. Your expertise will help keep payroll operations smooth and compliant, supporting the company's ongoing growth.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Payroll Accountant, you will be responsible for:

Processing accurate bi-weekly multi-state payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, verifying timecard data, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, and benefit deductions.
Registering new state and local tax accounts as the corporate footprint expands into new regions.
Ensuring compliance with FLSA, federal, state, and local labor laws by staying updated on regulations and auditing tax filings, including Forms 941, W-2, and 1095-C.
Preparing and posting payroll journal entries to the general ledger, ensuring proper categorization of wages, bonuses, and PTO accruals.
Reconciling payroll-related cash accounts, tax liabilities, and benefit invoices to ensure accuracy.
Analyzing variances between payroll budgets and actual expenditures and providing insights for financial reporting.
Maintaining detailed documentation of payroll processes and ensuring audit readiness at all times.

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in multi-state payroll processing and payroll accounting.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is highly preferred.
Advanced proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite or Workday, and payroll platforms like ADP or Ultimate Software.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
Excellent attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to handle sensitive information responsibly.

Why Join Us in North Olmsted?

Enjoy a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.
Work in a supportive environment that encourages professional development.
Experience a modern workplace focused on efficiency and employee well-being.
Access affordable health insurance and other employee benefits upon hire.

Location & Schedule:

This position is on-site in North Olmsted, Ohio, and offers regular daytime hours, Monday through Friday.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're eager to advance your career as a Senior Payroll Accountant in North Olmsted, Ohio, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Dont waitwe're hiring now!

About the Company

Stivers

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