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PavagoPayroll Accountant
Pavago is hiring a remote Payroll Accountant for a client to oversee complete U.S. payroll operations for organizations ranging from fifty to five hundred team members.…
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Pavago is hiring a remote Payroll Accountant for a client to oversee complete U.S. payroll operations for organizations ranging from fifty to five hundred team members. This full-time position centers on managing accurate and timely payment schedules, handling tax obligations, creating journal entries, and maintaining clean financial records that remain prepared for audits. The work schedule aligns with standard U.S. business hours. The chosen professional will take full ownership of…
Job Description
Pavago is hiring a remote Payroll Accountant for a client to oversee complete U.S. payroll operations for organizations ranging from fifty to five hundred team members. This full-time position centers on managing accurate and timely payment schedules, handling tax obligations, creating journal entries, and maintaining clean financial records that remain prepared for audits. The work schedule aligns with standard U.S. business hours.
The chosen professional will take full ownership of processing bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly pay runs, reviewing time details, managing bonuses, and administering deductions. Responsibilities also involve reconciling general ledger accounts, filing federal, state, and local taxes, and supporting employee inquiries concerning pay stubs and direct deposits. Success in this position requires keeping error rates below one percent and ensuring all tax filings meet designated deadlines.
This opportunity fits candidates possessing a solid background in U.S. payroll processing, tax compliance, and general ledger reconciliations. Familiarity with standard platforms such as ADP, Gusto, Paychex, or QuickBooks Payroll is essential. Anyone who thrives in a virtual environment while maintaining strict numerical accuracy will find this role a strong match for their skills.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll cycles for fifty to five hundred workers
- Verify time entries, overtime hours, commissions, bonuses, and benefit deductions
- Prepare and post payroll journal entries alongside general ledger reconciliations
- Manage federal, state, and local tax requirements including Form 941, W-2, and 1099 filings
- Reconcile healthcare, retirement, and other benefit contributions against employee elections
- Generate payroll, headcount, and variance reports for finance and human resources departments
- Document and maintain standard operating procedures to enhance workflow efficiency
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of payroll processing experience
- Hands-on expertise with ADP, Gusto, Paychex, QuickBooks Payroll, or BambooHR
- Thorough knowledge of U.S. payroll taxes and regulatory compliance
- Practical experience preparing payroll journal entries and account reconciliations
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- Availability to work remotely during normal U.S. business hours
Qualifications
- Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification
- Background in multi-state or international payroll administration
- Past experience reconciling payroll data to accounting systems like NetSuite or Xero
- Familiarity with human resources information systems such as Workday or Zenefits
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a fully remote role requiring availability during U.S. business hours.
What is the employment type?
The role is full-time.
What software experience is required?
Candidates must have hands-on experience with at least one payroll platform such as ADP, Gusto, Paychex, QuickBooks Payroll, or BambooHR, alongside intermediate Excel skills.
What is the salary for this role?
The posting does not specify the salary.
What does the interview process involve?
The interview stages consist of an initial phone screen, a Spark Hire video interview, a recruiter interview, and a client interview before an offer and onboarding.
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