Payroll Accountant

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payrolls for 50–500 employees
• Validate time entries, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
• Post payroll transactions into QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Xero
• Reconcile payroll clearing accounts and bank statements
• Prepare and file federal, state, and local payroll taxes
• Submit required forms including 941, W-2, and 1099
• Reconcile healthcare, retirement, and benefits contributions
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay stubs and tax withholding
• Generate payroll reports, headcount summaries, and variance analysis
• Improve workflows using Excel and automation tools

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in payroll processing
• Hands-on experience with ADP, Paychex, Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, or BambooHR
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll taxes and compliance
• Ability to work remotely aligned with U.S. time zones

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• Experience with multi-state or international payroll
• Experience reconciling payroll with accounting systems
• Familiarity with HRIS/payroll integrations like Workday or Zenefits

About the Company

Pavago provides specialized talent solutions, helping organizations manage end-to-end payroll operations, compliance, and reporting.