Staff Accountant (Payroll Focus)
? Tampa, FL | Hybrid Schedule
? $65,000 - $75,000 Annual Salary
? Full-Time
Join a Growing Accounting Team
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with Payroll experience to join our accounting team. This hybrid role combines hands-on payroll administration with general accounting responsibilities, including reconciliations, month-end close activities, reporting, and audit support.
The ideal candidate has experience processing multi-state payroll, maintaining accurate financial records, and collaborating across departments to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
- Process regular, supplemental, bonus, commission, and special payrolls accurately and on time
- Review timekeeping records, payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits, and payroll funding for accuracy
- Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Reconcile payroll liabilities, payroll tax accounts, retirement plan contributions, and employee benefit deductions
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and support general ledger maintenance
- Perform variance analysis and assist with financial reporting
- Prepare labor cost, payroll, commission, overtime, and headcount reports for management
Compliance & Audit Support
- Support external audits, including financial statement, retirement plan, and compliance audits
- Maintain documentation and supporting schedules for audit requests
- Assist with strengthening internal controls, procedures, and process improvements
Team Support
- Provide accounting backup support and participate in special projects
- Collaborate with Human Resources, accounting staff, auditors, and third-party providers to ensure smooth operations
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- 3+ years of payroll, payroll accounting, or general accounting experience
- Experience processing multi-state payroll
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage recurring deadlines
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Kimberly Kans
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