Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant
Location: La Porte, IN
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 (Based on Experience)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 100% Onsite

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role will be responsible for processing payroll, maintaining payroll-related accounting records, reconciling payroll accounts, and ensuring compliance with payroll tax regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate enjoys working with both payroll and accounting functions and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive salary of $60,000-$75,000
• Stable, full-time position with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule
• Collaborative and supportive finance team
• Opportunity to expand both payroll and accounting expertise
• Established organization with long-term career growth potential

• Process accurate and timely payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Reconcile payroll transactions and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Manage payroll taxes, deductions, garnishments, and benefit with holdings.
• Assist with month-end close activities and payroll account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll and/or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll taxes, and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency in payroll software, accounting systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.