Payroll Accountant

Seakeeper Inc • Bern Township, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Accountant owns accurate, timely domestic and international payroll for employees across multiple states and countries, including sales commissions and critical payroll records. The role supports employee trust, compliance, and reliable financial reporting, with exposure to international payroll and process improvement. It is a full-time, onsite position at Seakeeper’s Leesport, Pennsylvania facility, on the Benefits & Compliance team, reporting to the Director of Benefits & Compliance. The role works closely with Finance & Accounting, department managers and supervisors, employees, and external partners supporting retirement plan administration, payroll systems, benefits, and employment verifications.

The position processes payroll and commissions, maintains employee payroll and benefit records, manages employee changes and new-hire payroll profiles, and submits 401(k) contributions. It also analyzes payroll data, addresses questions and discrepancies, prepares reports and documentation for close, audits, and compliance, and identifies opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• 1–3 years of payroll, accounting, or payroll administration experience.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements and wage-and-hour regulations.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Ability to navigate multiple systems and processes.
• Familiarity with payroll and tax forms, including Form W-4 and applicable state tax forms.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods; frequently use standard office equipment; communicate through video, telephone, and email; and visually review detailed payroll data, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work effectively in an office environment while maintaining confidentiality, productivity, accountability, and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a multi-state and/or international payroll environment.
• Experience with NetSuite, Microsoft 365, BambooHR, WFM, Employee Navigator, Principal, SharePoint, DocuSign, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate, on-time domestic and international payroll while safeguarding confidential payroll data.
• Calculate and process monthly, quarterly, and annual sales commissions in partnership with sales leaders.
• Maintain payroll and benefit records so pay, deductions, accruals, employer contributions, and PTO are complete and current.
• Execute employee changes and establish new-hire payroll profiles within required deadlines.
• Submit domestic 401(k) contributions accurately and on time.
• Analyze payroll data, resolve discrepancies, interpret requirements, and respond to employee and manager questions.
• Prepare payroll reports, schedules, and documentation that support monthly close, audits, and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting, and automation.

Benefits

• Semi-annual bonuses tied to company growth and employee tenure.
• Performance-based annual increases.
• At least three weeks of paid time off, with additional PTO added annually as tenure grows.
• Paid holidays.
• Company contribution of 3% of base wages to the employee’s 401(k), whether or not the employee contributes.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
• Opt-out stipend for employees whose health benefits are covered by another plan.
• Tuition reimbursement options and job-related learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level