Payroll Accountant

Harness•New York City, NY

24d•$100,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Accounting Accountant to join our Payroll team. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll accounting, performing payroll-related reconciliations, supporting monthly close activities, and partnering closely with HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams to maintain compliance and streamline processes. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2–4 years of payroll accounting experience.
Understanding of payroll accounting concepts.
Proficiency in Excel; ability to work with large data sets.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with payroll and accounting systems (e.g., Paylocity, Hi-Bob, NetSuite, Benapass) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and record payroll journal entries for U.S. and international entities.
Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts, including wages payable, benefits, taxes, and other deductions.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to payroll expenses.
Partner with General Ledger, HR and Benefits teams to ensure payroll data accuracy and proper accounting treatment.
Review payroll registers, identify discrepancies, and ensure corrections are recorded timely.
Assist in implementing and documenting payroll-related process improvements and internal controls.
Support audits (financial, SOX, tax) by preparing schedules and providing required documentation.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
Prepares supporting documentation and reports for payroll, payroll tax returns, benefits, cost centers, and bonus plans.
Participate in special projects, including system integrations, process optimization, and cross-functional initiatives.
Assist with semi-monthly payroll with accuracy and timeliness that includes salaried, hourly, and contract employees.
Assist with year-end reporting including W-2s, 1099s, L&I, benefits, and multi-state filings.
Upload and reconcile data between multiple software applications and payroll systems.
Coordinate and execute company registrations in new tax jurisdictions to ensure compliance with local payroll regulations.
Prepare, review, and manage payroll tax amendments, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to relevant authorities.
Assist with annual 401(k) and financial audits