We are looking for a meticulous Payroll Accountant to join our team in New Castle, Delaware. In this role, you will oversee payroll operations, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and accurate reporting. This is a long-term contract position requiring on-site presence, with opportunities to contribute to multi-state payroll processes and financial reconciliations. Responsibilities: • Manage full-cycle payroll operations, including processing payments and maintaining accurate employee records. • Oversee payroll tax reporting and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. • Handle payroll-related inquiries, providing timely resolutions to employee and organizational concerns. • Reconcile payroll to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and alignment with accounting standards. • Navigate and address payroll tax notices, ensuring proper documentation and resolution. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now for payroll management, while being adaptable to other systems as needed. • Ensure multi-state payroll compliance, addressing the unique tax and reporting requirements of each jurisdiction. • Collaborate with internal teams to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency. • Provide expertise and insights into payroll-related matters, supporting organizational decision-making. • Maintain confidentiality and uphold high standards in all payroll-related activities.

• Proven experience in full-cycle payroll operations, preferably in a multi-state environment.• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems.• Strong knowledge of payroll tax reporting and compliance requirements.• Ability to reconcile payroll transactions to general ledger accounts.• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in handling payroll processes.• Effective communication skills to address payroll inquiries and collaborate with teams.• Familiarity with navigating and resolving payroll tax notices.• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in payroll operations.

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New Castle, DE
onsite
Temporary
40.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a meticulous Payroll Accountant to join our team in New Castle, Delaware. In this role, you will oversee payroll operations, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and accurate reporting. This is a long-term contract position requiring on-site presence, with opportunities to contribute to multi-state payroll processes and financial reconciliations. Responsibilities: • Manage full-cycle payroll operations, including processing payments and maintaining accurate employee records. • Oversee payroll tax reporting and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. • Handle payroll-related inquiries, providing timely resolutions to employee and organizational concerns. • Reconcile payroll to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and alignment with accounting standards. • Navigate and address payroll tax notices, ensuring proper documentation and resolution. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now for payroll management, while being adaptable to other systems as needed. • Ensure multi-state payroll compliance, addressing the unique tax and reporting requirements of each jurisdiction. • Collaborate with internal teams to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency. • Provide expertise and insights into payroll-related matters, supporting organizational decision-making. • Maintain confidentiality and uphold high standards in all payroll-related activities.
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