Payroll Accountant

• Oversee payroll processing activities to help ensure employees are compensated accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational standards
• Monitor updates to federal, state, and local payroll rules and apply changes as needed to maintain ongoing compliance across payroll operations
• Complete monthly reviews of payroll-related transactions, including compensation, taxes, benefits, and other associated accounts, to confirm accuracy and resolve inconsistencies
• Maintain and reconcile payroll balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and implementing timely corrections when needed
• Prepare payroll journal entries, accruals, and other accounting adjustments to support accurate financial reporting
• Allocate payroll expenses across properties, programs, and entities so labor costs are assigned correctly to the appropriate funding sources
• Work closely with human resources, property teams, and program staff to verify employee data, job classifications, and cost distributions
• Analyze fluctuations in payroll results and present clear explanations to leadership and finance stakeholders
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, payroll tax reporting, audit support, and annual workers compensation audit preparation
• Recommend and support improvements to payroll procedures and internal controls to strengthen efficiency and compliance

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in payroll accounting, general ledger accounting, or in-house payroll administration
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and month-end close processes
• Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts and managing payroll allocations in a multi-entity environment
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll practices and applicable tax and regulatory requirements
• Strong Excel skills and hands-on experience with payroll and accounting platforms, such as Acumatica or similar systems
• Proven ability to organize competing priorities, investigate issues thoroughly, and meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• Background in nonprofit, affordable housing, or other mission-driven organizations is preferred

Background in nonprofit, affordable housing, or other mission-driven organizations is preferred

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