Payroll Accountant Opportunity – North of Atlanta
Compensation: $70,000–$75,000 plus comprehensive benefits
A well-established and collaborative organization located just north of Atlanta is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This Payroll Accountant position is an excellent fit for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys owning the payroll process while also contributing to broader accounting initiatives.
The Payroll Accountant will work closely with the Accounting Manager and interact regularly with leadership, offering strong visibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across departments. This Payroll Accountant role provides a steady, balanced workload in a supportive environment that values teamwork and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Accountant
Payroll & Employee Support
- Lead full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll processing with a focus on precision and timeliness as the primary Payroll Accountant
- Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations (federal, state, and local)
- Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries as part of the Payroll Accountant function
- Reconcile payroll taxes and assist with year-end deliverables such as W-2 reporting
- Administer payroll deductions, including benefits and retirement contributions
- Address employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies efficiently
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation management
- Assist with 401(k) funding, reconciliations, and audit activities
- Collaborate with leadership on employee-related initiatives, including performance review cycles
Accounting & Financial Responsibilities
- Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals and adjusting entries
- Perform monthly account reconciliations and analyze fluctuations
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities
- Maintain integrity of the general ledger and assist with financial reporting
- Support audit preparation and respond to external auditor requests
- Reconcile various company accounts
- Provide support for Accounts Payable functions as needed
Qualifications for the Payroll Accountant Role
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline preferred (relevant experience considered)
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
- Required: hands-on payroll processing experience and experience recording payroll journal entries
- Prior experience managing payroll for 100+ employees strongly preferred
- Familiarity with ERP systems and payroll platforms
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to succeed in a dual-function Payroll Accountant role
Why Join as a Payroll Accountant?
- Work-life balance: This Payroll Accountant position offers consistent daytime hours—no nights or weekends
- Positive team environment: The Payroll Accountant will be part of a relaxed and supportive culture
- Role ownership: Gain exposure to both payroll and core accounting processes as a Payroll Accountant
- Growth potential: Expand into HR-related responsibilities with training and development support
- Excellent benefits package: Includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, disability coverage, and employee perks
If you’re an experienced Payroll Accountant looking for stability, visibility, and a well-rounded position, this opportunity offers both professional fulfillment and work-life balance.
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