Payroll Accountant

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Active - Regular full-time Corporate, Duluth, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Working at Nth Degree, we don't merely manage trade shows, exhibits, and events. Our job is to craft experiences that help build stronger brands - and we relish it.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to join our team. This position will play a key role in payroll accounting, union benefits administration, and payroll tax compliance across our organization.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable navigating complex payroll requirements. We're looking for someone with hands-on experience in ADP Workforce Now, union benefit administration, and payroll tax compliance who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This position reports directly to the Manager of Payroll and is based out of Nth Degree's corporate office in Duluth, GA.
We operate in a hybrid capacity, typically three days per week in the office.

Salary is $65k-75k.

• Manage payroll accounting activities, including payroll reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger reporting, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Administer union benefits, including calculating, reconciling, and submitting contributions and reports to applicable union benefit funds.
• Review collective bargaining agreements to ensure accurate union deductions, employer contributions, and benefit reporting.
• Oversee payroll tax compliance activities in partnership with ADP, including reconciling payroll tax liabilities, reviewing tax reports, researching agency notices, and ensuring accurate and timely tax reporting.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll tax discrepancies, working with ADP and applicable tax agencies to research and resolve issues.
• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to maintain accurate payroll records, generate reports, research discrepancies, and support payroll processing activities.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, including wages, payroll taxes, benefit deductions, and employer contributions.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and Payroll teams to ensure accurate payroll reporting and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 reconciliations, tax reporting, and annual audits.
• Support payroll activities for a diverse workforce, including union and nonunion employees, hourly and salaried employees, and multiple payroll schedules.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for payroll transactions, tax filings, and union benefit reporting.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees, internal departments, union representatives, and government agencies.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiency.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee, compensation, banking, and tax information.
• Perform additional payroll and accounting responsibilities as assigned

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll accounting or payroll administration experience, including payroll reconciliations and tax compliance.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Experience administering union benefits is required
  , including contribution calculations, reporting, reconciliations, and working with collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience managing payroll tax reconciliations, agency notices, and compliance requirements in a multi-state environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting principles, general ledger reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and prepare reports.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll, tax, and reporting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee and financial information.

• Experience supporting payroll for a…