Payroll Accountant

New York, New York, United States, 10036


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Type: Contract

Experience: Experienced Professional (Non-Manager)

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Accounting / Finance / Insurance

Industry: Financial / Financial Services

Company: Northbound Executive Search

Salary: $35/hour

Reference ID: IAz8Cy

Date Posted: 02/24/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.mrinetwork.com/AM8WPr


We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to lead payroll processing, ensure compliance, and support finance operations. This role plays a key part in delivering accurate, timely payroll while optimizing systems and improving internal processes.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process semi-monthly payroll using ADP Workforce Now
  • Reconcile payroll master file and track employee reimbursements (Navan)
  • Manage onboarding/offboarding payroll data and respond to employee inquiries
  • Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and assist with audits and 401(k) reporting
  • Maintain accurate digital records and coordinate with external providers (e.g., ADP)
  • Record payroll-related journal entries and support month-end close activities
  • Monitor grant allocations and assist with grant reporting
  • Identify process improvements and assist with system optimization (NetSuite, ADP)
  • Prepare periodic reconciliations and ad-hoc payroll/finance reports

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 3+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years of payroll processing for 50+ employees
  • Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, NetSuite (or similar), Excel, and Google Sheets
  • Strong organization, communication, and process improvement skills
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and collaborative team player

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