Payroll Accounting Specialist

TMA Small Business Accounting PC • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

TMA Small Business Accounting, P.C. is an Indianapolis firm that has served small business owners across Indiana for more than 25 years. TMA brings accounting, payroll, and taxes together for 300+ small businesses under one roof - one team, integrated systems, year-round support. Learn more at https://www.tmasmallbusinessaccounting.com/tma-careers.

Reporting to the Director of Payroll Services, the Payroll Accounting Specialist processes payroll for an assigned group of small business clients, supports those clients in their use of TMA's payroll platform, and assists the Payroll Compliance & Tax Manager with quarterly and annual payroll tax filings. For team members who pursue it, this role offers a natural path to senior payroll roles.

Requirements

• Significant experience in a professional setting strongly preferred - particularly in roles requiring attention to detail and customer service
• Tech-savvy - able to learn new tools quickly. Proficiency in Microsoft Office strongly preferred.
• Clear, professional communicator with a client-focused attitude
• Organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Team-oriented with a genuine interest in career growth

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Payroll experience not required

Responsibilities

• Fully process assigned payrolls for 90–120 clients according to established schedules
• Prepare and reconcile period-end reports and process payroll adjustments as required
• Prepare and distribute payroll deliverables in accordance with each client's designated delivery method and deadline
• Communicate proactively with clients to support them in submitting timely and accurate payroll data each pay period
• Provide support and resolve issues for clients who encounter difficulties using TMA's payroll platform
• Conduct quarterly business reviews to ensure clients have the service options and professional support they need
• Support the Payroll Compliance & Tax Manager with quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax filings for assigned clients
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and project status records in TMA's workflow and tracking systems
• Maintain complete, well-organized client documentation in TMA's established filing systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with matching
• PTO - 80 hours per year, with additional PTO after 5 and 10 years of service
• 15+ employee events per year, including Family Day at Victory Field
• Professional development included - TMA sponsors Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) for this role (paid and on company time), with support for advanced certifications like CPP as you grow

What This Job Offers

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