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Job Description:

Senior Associate, Human Capital Services is responsible for converting payroll clients to the new 2.0 payroll system as well as processing payrolls and payroll tax reports as assigned.

Job Responsibility:

  • Responsible for converting clients to the new 2.0 payroll system
  • Ensure complete accuracy of payroll processing in 2.0 before transitioning to payroll specialists
  • Resolve client issues and answer client questions on the conversion
  • Assist with client onboarding and training on the new system
  • Set up and maintain payroll database for clients assigned
  • Receive and organize payroll hours worked, including employee new hire and changed information
  • Enter employee information received to payroll database, process payroll and prepare paychecks and process various payroll journals and reports each payroll cycle
  • Review garnishments orders received, compute deduction required, and enter to employee's deduction file
  • Prepare annual W-2s and magnetic reporting required
  • Review payrolls, tax deposits, and quarterly payroll reports processed by other Payroll Specialists
  • Consult with the Relationship Manager, client, the client's bookkeeper, or the client's payroll manager, regarding matters related to payroll processing or payroll tax issues
  • Perform various other tasks as assigned
  • Meet turnaround requirements for payroll preparation and delivery and for government reports and payroll tax deposit due dates
  • Perform all work in a professional manner and in accordance with firm policies, procedures, and professional standards
  • Keep current with changing government regulations and payroll tax rates and apply those changes accordingly
  • Cooperate effectively with clients, client staff, co-workers, and internal support staff
  • Organize work schedule to meet the requirements of the assignments

Requirements:

  • High School diploma
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office products
  • Strong customer service skills
  • 2-3 years of payroll experience

Nice to have:

  • Payroll or accounting experience
  • Prior experience working in a CPA firm
What we offer:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
  • Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
  • 401k with Profit Sharing
  • 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
  • Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
  • Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
  • Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
  • Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
  • Top rated wellness program
  • Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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