Staff Accountant - Payroll

Staff Accountant - Payroll (Contract)

Location: Mount Laurel, NJ

Schedule: Fully Onsite, Monday-Friday

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract

Compensation: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant - Payroll to join a growing Finance team on a 6-month contract basis. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll while supporting a variety of accounting functions, including account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close activities, audit preparation, and financial analysis.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing payroll responsibilities with broader accounting exposure and is looking for an opportunity to expand their knowledge across multiple areas of finance. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and timely for 300+ employees
• Review timesheets, employee changes, overtime, deductions, benefit elections, paid time off, and payroll adjustments
• Audit payroll registers and supporting reports to ensure accuracy prior to submission
• Process payroll corrections, retroactive payments, garnishments, and other payroll-related transactions
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations
• Assist with year-end payroll activities and reporting requirements

Accounting & Financial Support

• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations
• Reconcile payroll taxes, benefits deductions, garnishments, and payroll liabilities
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
• Assist with financial reporting and analysis as needed
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Research and resolve account discrepancies in a timely manner

Process Improvement & Team Support

• Identify opportunities to enhance payroll and accounting processes
• Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and process automation initiatives
• Provide backup support across accounting and finance functions as needed
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll processing and reporting
• Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 3-5 years of accounting and payroll experience
• Experience processing payroll for a mid-sized or large employee population
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger processes
• Experience working with payroll and HRIS platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

• Experience within a nonprofit or service-oriented environment
• Experience with ERP systems and payroll platforms such as Paycom, NetSuite, or similar systems
• Experience administering employee benefits deductions and payroll reconciliations
• Exposure to audit preparation and financial reporting

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities

Compensation

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

This 6-month contract opportunity offers competitive hourly compensation and the chance to gain valuable experience across payroll, accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting within a collaborative finance team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to: https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $30.00 to $33.00 per hour

Search managed by: Cassandra Coakley

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.