Senior, Payroll Accounting

S2 Capital • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

This role is responsible for owning end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for multiple business entities using Workday Payroll and Time & Attendance. The Senior Payroll Accountant will validate time entries, follow up on missing punches, and partner with managers to ensure accurate time reporting before each pay cycle. They will audit costing allocations, pay inputs, PTO payouts, bonuses, and car allowances for accuracy. This role will also reconcile settlement reports, confirm fund disbursements, and resolve journal discrepancies. Additionally, the Senior Payroll Accountant will process garnishment orders, manage returned ACH payments, and respond to tax rate notices. They will register new state tax IDs and coordinate tax code setup in Workday as the organization grows into new states. Running out-of-cycle payrolls and payroll reversals will also be part of the responsibilities. The role includes leading annual W-2 configuration, auditing, and distribution, as well as supporting Non-Discrimination Testing and Form 5500 / 401(k) audit processes. The Senior Payroll Accountant will serve as a trusted resource for payroll-related questions from employees and managers.

Requirements

• Hands-on Workday Payroll and Workday Time & Attendance experience
• 3+ years of full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, garnishment processing, and year-end reporting
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to audit and reconcile complex payroll data
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities within a single Workday tenant
• Familiarity with 401(k) administration and benefits-related payroll deductions
• Experience with third-party tax compliance platforms (e.g., One Source Virtual)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for multiple business entities using Workday Payroll and Time & Attendance.
• Validate time entries, follow up on missing punches, and partner with managers to ensure accurate time reporting before each pay cycle.
• Audit costing allocations, pay inputs, PTO payouts, bonuses, and car allowances for accuracy.
• Reconcile settlement reports, confirm fund disbursements, and resolve journal discrepancies.
• Process garnishment orders, manage returned ACH payments, and respond to tax rate notices.
• Register new state tax IDs and coordinate tax code setup in Workday as the organization grows into new states.
• Run out-of-cycle payrolls and payroll reversals when needed.
• Lead annual W-2 configuration, auditing, and distribution.
• Support Non-Discrimination Testing and Form 5500 / 401(k) audit processes.
• Serve as a trusted resource for payroll-related questions from employees and managers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to own a critical function and make a direct impact on the employee experience
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with room for professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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