Payroll Accountant

• Process and review payroll to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and internal policies
• Stay informed of annual changes in State, Federal, and local payroll laws, rate changes, and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations, including wages, payroll taxes, benefits, and other payroll-related accounts
• Reconcile and maintain payroll-related balance sheet accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Prepare and post journal entries for payroll, accruals, and related adjustments
• Manage payroll rebilling to properties and programs, ensuring labor costs are accurately allocated across multiple entities and funding sources
• Partner with HR, property management, and program teams to validate payroll data, employee classifications, and cost distributions
• Analyze payroll variances and provide clear explanations to management
• Support month-end and year-end close processes related to payroll
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including filings and reporting
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing payroll schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Perform annual Workers Compensation audit
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and internal controls

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of in-house payroll processing and accounting or general ledger experience
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, accruals, and reconciliations
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and multi-entity allocations
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll/accounting systems (e.g., Acumatica)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Experience in nonprofit, affordable housing, or multi-entity environments

• Medical
• vision
• dental
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan