Payroll Associate

AGH is an established CPA and advisory firm serving entrepreneurial firms and public sector organizations for more than 80 years. The firm has over 130 professionals providing tax, assurance and advisory services.

POSITION SUMMARY: We are looking for an experienced Payroll Associate who will work collaboratively with the members of a growing outsourcing team. This position will be responsible for all aspects of quality service for payroll and timekeeping clients, including payroll processing, payroll tax compliance and client communication.

• Share in the maintenance of all payroll clients
• Process client payroll and produce checks, vouchers and reports on timely and accurate basis
• Assimilate all payroll-related data to meet payroll processing deadlines
• Follow and complete appropriate checklists as assigned
• Process payroll garnishments, vacation time, insurance, 401(k) and other deductions
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding missing or unclear information provided
• Upload direct deposit and retirement plan payments as well as positive pay files
• Update client information and / or checklists as necessary
• Research and resolve client problems through written and oral communication
• Maintain confidential client files
• Communicate regularly amongst payroll team members
• Communicate regularly with client contacts via telephone and e-mail

• Complete all payroll tax deposits by deadline
• Prepare single and multi-state quarterly and annual payroll tax reconciliations and payroll compliance returns

• Special projects and other tasks as assigned
• Filing payroll client information
• Maintenance of payroll software as assigned
• Maintaining detailed daily time records of work performed

• High school diploma or GED required
• Two to five years of experience processing payroll in-house through the entire process
• Experience with multi-state payrolls
• Knowledge of payroll laws
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, especially with data manipulation and analysis

• Fast, accurate and high attention to detail
• Prioritize and organize job demands and responsibilities to meet high pressure and critical daily deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• High initiative and self-learner

• Be punctual and have excellent attendance
• Maintain a positive attitude, be reliable, self-motivated and deadline driven
• Excellence in written and oral communication
• Team oriented yet able to work independently
• Take direction from and provide direction to others
• Respectful of confidential information

At AGH, you will find an environment where good work is rewarded and growth is valued. AGH offers competitive wages to qualified individuals and the opportunity to grow professionally and personally through diverse work experience and formal training. Our top five people initiatives are:

• A challenging variety of work in a continuous learning environment
• Flexible work environment with great opportunity for advancement
• Ability to make a difference with clients and influence the AGH culture
• Individualized career pathing

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.