About The Role
A rapidly growing government consulting firm is seeking a dedicated remote part-time Payroll Accountant to manage semi-monthly payroll processing for two separate pay groups. The position is anticipated to require around 80 hours per month with a flexible schedule, provided that payroll deadlines are met.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
– Process semi-monthly payroll for two pay groups (i.e., 4 groups/month)
– Manage payroll for hourly, salaried exempt, and salaried non-exempt employees across multiple jurisdictions
– Ensure timely submission and approval of timesheets
– Collaborate with People Operations to process employee changes
– Conduct a thorough review of submitted timesheets for accuracy
– Maintain ownership of the payroll calendar
– Update leave accruals semi-monthly after payroll completion
– Facilitate off-cycle payroll requests as necessary, for items such as terminations and bonus payments
– Serve as the primary payroll contact… within the organization and with the third-party payroll provider
– Manage payroll reporting, compliance, and documentation
– Assist with external audits and ad hoc internal requests
– Track compliance filings (i.e., Quarterly 941s) and coordinate timely submissions
– Respond promptly to federal and state payroll tax notices
– Maintain organized electronic records in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
– Process year-end W2s
– Handle sensitive PII with the utmost professionalism and discretion
– Provide effective payroll guidance to employees and conduct training as necessary
– Collaborate with team members on group tasks, attend weekly team meetings, and contribute to the Finance and Accounting team.
Requirements
– Bachelor’s degree
– 3+ years of payroll-related experience
– Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
– Experience with payroll compliance, including compliance filings and withholdings
– Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products
– Eligibility to work for any US employer without requiring sponsorship
Benefits
– Fully remote
– Flexible scheduling
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