This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Payroll Accountant in United States.
This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across both U.S. and U.K. workforces within a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. You will play a critical part in maintaining payroll integrity, supporting month-end close processes, and ensuring adherence to all applicable tax and statutory requirements. The position combines hands-on payroll accounting with analytical review, audit preparation, and cross-functional collaboration across Finance, HR, and Operations. You will manage payroll reconciliations, reporting, and compliance activities while also contributing to process improvements and system enhancements. This is a detail-driven role where precision, confidentiality, and strong technical accounting knowledge are essential. You will also act as a key point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and support continuous optimization of payroll systems and workflows. Your work will directly impact financial accuracy, compliance readiness, and employee experience.
Accountabilities:- Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for U.S. and U.K. employees
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, local, and UK payroll tax laws and statutory requirements
- Prepare, review, and file payroll tax documentation including W-2s, W-3s, and quarterly filings
- Reconcile payroll accounts including wages, taxes, deductions, benefits, and related liabilities
- Manage payroll accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close
- Support payroll data accuracy in collaboration with HR and Finance teams
- Assist with timesheet review and processing in coordination with program and finance stakeholders
- Lead or support audit processes including 401(k), payroll, and workers’ compensation audits
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure payroll processes remain compliant and up to date
- Support payroll system enhancements, testing, and continuous process improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and confidentiality of employee payroll data
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in payroll accounting, payroll tax, or related financial operations role
- Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax regulations and multi-state payroll processes
- Familiarity with UK payroll compliance requirements is highly preferred
- Experience with payroll systems such as Rippling and/or Tilt
- Proficiency in ERP and accounting systems such as NetSuite or Deltek Costpoint
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP principles
- Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capabilities
- Experience managing deadlines in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Bonus: experience supporting audits, payroll implementations, or automation initiatives
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of $83,400 – $125,200, based on experience and qualifications
- Eligibility for overtime pay, shift differentials, and discretionary performance bonuses
- Annual bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off including holidays and vacation
- Access to employee wellness, mental health, and advocacy programs
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work eligibility
- Additional benefits such as training support, wellness programs, and employee resources
- Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven, innovation-focused organization.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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