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Payroll Accountant

Job in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, 08543, USA
Listing for: CPA Recruiter Online
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, Payroll, Financial Reporting
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, Payroll, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The ideal Payroll Accountant will have experience with multi-national full cycle payroll experience. Reporting into the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Accountant will process payroll for 300+ employees. The Payroll Accountant will also collaborate with Accounting and Finance for Month end/Year end close.

Job Description
  • Understand the various requirements and payroll laws related to payroll processing for various states and countries
  • Process wage garnishments, 401k distributions/contribution, and payroll taxes
  • Assist Payroll Manager with calculating bonuses and commissions
  • Own the on-boarding process of new employees and audit employee records for accuracy
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll and generating necessary reports from Net Suite/Quick Books
  • Record all necessary payroll entries and allocations to the various deptartments
  • Manage time-keeping and expense reporting system set up, approval process, and maintenance
  • Research and maintain timing filing for various state business license and tax filings
  • Assist with financial audits and GL analysis
  • Assist in preparing timely and accurate financial statements and analysis
  • Prepare timely monthly reconciliations of all bank and credit card accounts and assist in the reconciliation of various general ledger accounts, as assigned by Payroll Supervisor and Finance Director
  • Assist in preparation of the annual financial audit and other outside audits
  • Enter and/or ensure proper entry of accounts payable, customer deposits, general ledger and other financial transactions
  • Prepare monthly and recurring journal entries for approval
  • Create policies, procedures and workflows for accounting functions to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline processes
  • Assist in maintaining paperless filing system for Finance Department and contract tracking
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of payroll and accounting experience
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, V-lookups, Sum IF's, H-Look ups)
  • Competency with Quick Books a must
  • Advanced skills in Net Suite or similar accounting software
  • High attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks
Additional Information

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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