Payroll Specialist

Kirsch CPA Group•Hamilton, OH

21d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Kirsch CPA Group, an employee-owned CPA firm, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support small and mid-sized business clients. This role involves payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, multi-state payroll, handling agency notices, and year-end reporting. The firm emphasizes employee ownership, accountability, collaboration, and long-term success, offering eligible employees participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This position is ideal for a payroll professional who values meaningful client relationships, accuracy, judgment, and service in a compliance-focused environment.

Requirements

2+ years of payroll processing, payroll tax, or payroll compliance experience
Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Experience with payroll tax filings, payroll notices, and agency communication
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple client payrolls and deadlines
Professional, service-oriented communication style

Nice To Haves

Multi-state payroll experience
Experience with remote employee payroll compliance
CPA firm, payroll bureau, PEO, or outsourced payroll experience
Experience with W-2, W-3, 1099, and year-end payroll reporting
Bookkeeping or payroll accounting experience
QuickBooks Online experience

Responsibilities

Process payroll for multiple small and mid-sized business clients
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and municipal payroll regulations
Support multi-state payroll and remote employee payroll compliance
Prepare and support payroll tax filings
Register clients with applicable payroll tax agencies
Handle payroll tax notices, agency correspondence, and resolution support
Prepare W-2, W-3, 1099, and year-end payroll forms
Review benefit and fringe benefit taxability
Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
Answer client payroll questions clearly and professionally
Collaborate with CPAs, accountants, and advisors on payroll-related issues
Support payroll-related general ledger entries and reconciliations as needed

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical, dental and vision insurance with coverage starting on your first day (minimum 30 hours/week)
Eligible for ESOP/ employee ownership opportunity
Hybrid work options
8 paid holidays and generous PTO (prorated for part-time team members)
HSA with employer contributions
Life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) with monthly employer contributions
Annual salary review and performance-based bonuses
Professional development and team appreciation events