Senior Payroll Accountant

Atlantic Group

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$90,000 Per Year
SKILLS
ADP, Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Compensation Analysis, Detail Oriented, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Reconciliation, State Laws and Regulations, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
1 day ago

Job OverviewSenior Payroll Accountant in Delaware County, PA, supporting full‑cycle payroll and financial reporting within a growing professional services environment. The role combines ownership of payroll operations with core accounting responsibilities, including close, reporting, and reconciliations.Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000/year + bonusLocation: Delaware County, PASchedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)ResponsibilitiesPayroll Management: Oversee full‑cycle payroll processing for a multi‑state workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Financial Reporting: Support monthly close, prepare financial statements, and analyze variances in accordance with GAAP.Reconciliations: Perform bank reconciliations, payroll reconciliations, and general ledger account analysis.Compliance: Manage payroll tax filings and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR and Finance teams on workforce reporting, compensation analysis, and budgeting.Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance payroll and accounting processes, systems, and internal controls.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; CPA, CPP, or FPC is preferred.Experience: 5+ years of experience in payroll and/or accounting with full‑cycle responsibilities is required.Industry Knowledge: Understanding of multi‑state payroll compliance and GAAP accounting principles is required.Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills and experience with payroll systems such as ADP or Paychex are required.Skills & Attributes: Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently are required.Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Atlantic Group