Senior Payroll Accountant, CPP - Remote

Florida Blue • United States,

14h • $84,500 - $137,300 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Payroll Accountant is responsible for ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, providing expert analysis and guidance on complex payroll matters, and collaborating with various departments. This role requires in-depth knowledge of payroll legislation, payroll processing, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance, as well as strong analytical and leadership skills. The Senior Payroll Accountant will play a key role in managing high-volume and complex general ledger accounts, supporting audit activities, and mentoring and guiding team members on payroll related matters.

Requirements

• 5+ years related work experience in a senior payroll accountant role
• Bachelor's degree required Accounting or Finance
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and payroll legislative regulations
• Experience with payroll, time and labor, and accounting software and systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience with Oracle HCM, Oracle Fusion, ADP Smart Compliance, PeopleSoft ERP
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Ensure Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Stay current with payroll legislative changes and reporting regulations to ensure compliance with multiple tax reporting units, multi-state reporting requirements, and complex payroll processing cycles. Oversee quarter-end and year-end tax filings, including reconciliation and preparation for submission to tax agencies and employees (Federal Forms 940, 941, W2, W3, and state and local filings).
• Provide expert analysis and report on key financial/accounting matters, including recurring and ad hoc reports for leaders and areas within the organization, and key payroll data for Corporate Tax returns, workers' compensation, and state unemployment audits.
• Interpret and administer HR policies related to payroll processing, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of payroll processing calculations (e.g., paycheck, pay reversals, payroll tax, and deductions), complex payroll elements (e.g., deferred compensation, imputed income, and gross-ups), and executive payroll (e.g., Non-qualified deferred compensation withholding and distributions, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) distributions, and relocation).
• Ability to clearly explain payroll concepts to employees and ensure accurate reporting and compliance, particularly in relation to W2 reporting.
• Collaborate with various departments (Tax, Legal, HR, and 3rd-party vendors) on complex pay practices, expat withholding and reporting impacting W-2 reporting, and provide guidance on projects impacting payroll processing, employee compensation, or regulatory compliance.
• Manage and reconcile high-volume and complex general ledger accounts, including payroll tax accounts, and prepare and maintain complex payroll-related account reconciliations.
• Prepare and process complicated journal entries, and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including adjusting and accrual journal entries.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors, provide payroll documentation, reconcile and validate data, and support during audits to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, document tax processes and maintain compliance records.
• Mentor and guide team members on payroll-related matters.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance
• Income protection benefits: life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs
• Leave programs to support personal circumstances
• Retirement Savings Plan including employer match
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 well-being days
• Additional voluntary benefits available
• A comprehensive wellness program
• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for incentive or commission compensation
• Regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases

What This Job Offers

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