Payroll Accountant

Description We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a metal fabrication organization in Dallas, Texas on a Long-term Contract basis. This role focuses on payroll accuracy, record integrity, and financial coordination, supporting payroll operations through detailed review rather than direct payroll processing. The position works closely with payroll and accounting partners to resolve discrepancies, maintain employee data, and help keep reporting and compliance activities on track.

Responsibilities:

- Review payroll records through audits, reconciliations, and balancing procedures to confirm accuracy and completeness.

- Examine pre-payroll registers against finalized payroll output and investigate any differences that require correction.

- Produce payroll-related reports, assess trends or inconsistencies, and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders.

- Oversee employee garnishment administration, ensuring deductions are documented and maintained correctly.

- Update employee profiles in HR and payroll systems, including changes to personal data, reporting relationships, tax settings, and supporting documents.

- Maintain organized employee files and related records to strengthen documentation quality and audit preparedness.

- Contribute to payroll compliance efforts by supporting internal reviews and helping ensure required documentation is readily available.

- Create and track purchase orders for finance-related needs within the designated enterprise system.

- Partner with payroll and accounting teams to improve coordination, resolve issues, and support day-to-day financial operations. Requirements - Previous hands-on payroll experience, including strong understanding of full cycle payroll environments.

- Proven background in payroll reconciliations, audit support, and balancing activities.

- Experience administering employee garnishments with a high degree of accuracy.

- Working knowledge of payroll tax settings and reporting considerations, including multi-state payroll environments.

- Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate records.

- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid schedule with onsite availability in Dallas, Texas on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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