Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

Multnomah Athletic Club invites you to join our Accounting and Finance team as a detail‑oriented and proactive Payroll Accountant.

Multnomah Athletic Club is more than Portland’s legendary hub of sports and socializing. It’s like a small city unto itself, offering restaurants, pools, a climbing gym, fitness studios, racquet courts, a massage center, a boutique, a ballroom, and event spaces, within 600,000 square feet of recreational possibilities.

In this role you will be responsible for processing payroll, performing benefits reconciliations, troubleshooting payroll discrepancies, ensuring compliance with pay and tax regulations, handling quarter‑end and year‑end closing processes, and balancing sheet reconciliations. It is an in‑person role (Monday‑Friday) where attention to detail, problem‑solving, and strong communication skills are key to supporting the company’s payroll operations.

• Payroll Processing & Troubleshooting:
  Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing by investigating and resolving discrepancies, including deductions, and collaborating with HR and Finance teams to maintain consistency and compliance within the HRIS system, Dayforce.
• Benefits Reconciliation:
  Reconcile various employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and accident/illness benefits, ensuring deductions and contributions are correctly applied and taxed.
• Tax and Compliance:
  Maintain accurate tax records, review and update with new laws and regulations as needed. Review and resolve issues with quarterly processing by HRIS system, Dayforce.
• Month‑End, Quarter‑End, and Year‑End Processing:
  Prepare and maintain payroll‑related reports and reconciliations for month‑end close, quarterly filings, and year‑end processing, including balance sheet reconciliations related to payroll, taxes, and benefits.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to coordinate payroll, benefits administration, and tax filing processes.
• System Maintenance:
  Ensure data integrity within the HRIS system, Dayforce, and assist as the subject matter expert with updates or changes as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 2‑3 years of payroll processing experience, including benefits reconciliation and tax compliance.
• Experience with Dayforce or a similar HRIS system is preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus but not required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and tax laws, including federal, state, and local regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data manipulation).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot payroll discrepancies.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and explain complex payroll‑related topics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, especially during month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end processing.

• Full‑time employee benefits:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Facility access:
  Free access to the exercise room, classes, climbing gym, and pools.
• Convenience:
  Free parking and discounted public transportation passes.
• Retirement: 401(k) program with an employer match.
• Well‑being:
  Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free.
• Perks:
  Discounts on club services and meals.

We encourage you to apply and join our team.

Multnomah Athletic Club is an equal opportunity at‑will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Recreational Facilities