Payroll Accountant

Location:

North of Atlanta

Compensation: $70,000 – $75,000 + benefits

CFS is partnered with a stable, team-oriented organization seeking a Payroll Accountant to join their accounting team. This Payroll Accountant position is ideal for an experienced staff accountant with strong payroll ownership who enjoys a balanced mix of accounting and payroll responsibilities in a collaborative, low-overtime environment. The Payroll Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager and work closely with leadership, making this a highly visible role with impact across both accounting and payroll functions.

• Process bi-weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness as the lead Payroll Accountant
• Record payroll-related journal entries and maintain payroll-related accounts
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Reconcile payroll taxes and support year-end reporting (W-2s, etc.)
• Manage payroll deductions including benefits and 401(k) contributions
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding and employee documentation (training provided)
• Support 401(k) funding, reconciliations, and annual audit
• Partner with leadership on employee relations and annual performance review processes

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjustments
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances
• Assist with month-end and year-end close
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and support financial reporting
• Prepare audit schedules and assist with external audits
• Reconcile company accounts
• Support Accounts Payable activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Required:
  
  Hands‑on payroll processing experience and experience booking payroll journal entries
• Experience supporting payroll for ~100+ employees strongly preferred
• ERP or payroll system experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a dual‑role Payroll Accountant position

• True work‑life balance:
  This Payroll Accountant role offers consistent hours with no nights or weekends
• Supportive culture: A laid‑back environment where the Payroll Accountant is set up for success
• Ownership:
  The Payroll Accountant will have visibility into both payroll and core accounting functions
• Career growth:
  Opportunity to expand into HR‑related responsibilities with training provided
• Strong benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, holidays, disability coverage, and employee discounts