Payroll Accountant

Nth Degree•Duluth, GA

4h•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nth Degree is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to support payroll accounting, union benefits administration, and payroll tax compliance across the organization. The role handles payroll reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger reporting, union benefit contributions and reports, and tax compliance activities. It supports a diverse workforce of union and nonunion, hourly and salaried employees across multiple payroll schedules, and works with Finance, HR, Payroll, ADP, tax agencies, union representatives, employees, and government agencies. The position reports directly to the Manager of Payroll and is based at Nth Degree’s corporate office in Duluth, Georgia. The company operates in a hybrid capacity, typically with three days per week in the office. The stated salary range is $65,000–$75,000.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on payroll accounting or payroll administration experience, including payroll reconciliations and tax compliance.
Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now.
Experience administering union benefits, including contribution calculations, reporting, reconciliations, and working with collective bargaining agreements.
Experience managing payroll tax reconciliations, agency notices, and compliance requirements in a multi-state environment.
Working knowledge of payroll accounting principles, general ledger reconciliations, and journal entries.
Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including analyzing data, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports.
Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll, tax, and reporting deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee and financial information.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting payroll for a large, multi-state workforce.
Experience working with multiple union agreements and benefit funds.
Experience supporting payroll audits, year-end reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Manage payroll accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger reporting, and discrepancy resolution.
Administer union benefits by calculating, reconciling, and submitting contributions and reports to applicable union benefit funds.
Review collective bargaining agreements to ensure accurate union deductions, employer contributions, and benefit reporting.
Oversee payroll tax compliance in partnership with ADP, including reconciling tax liabilities, reviewing reports, researching agency notices, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Serve as a primary contact for payroll tax discrepancies and work with ADP and tax agencies to research and resolve issues.
Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, generate reports, research discrepancies, and support payroll processing.
Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, including wages, payroll taxes, benefit deductions, and employer contributions.
Partner with Finance, HR, and Payroll teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 reconciliations, tax reporting, and annual audits.
Support payroll activities for union and nonunion employees, hourly and salaried employees, and multiple payroll schedules.
Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for payroll transactions, tax filings, and union benefit reporting.
Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, internal departments, union representatives, and government agencies.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiency.
Maintain strict confidentiality of employee, compensation, banking, and tax information.
Perform additional payroll and accounting responsibilities as assigned.