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10 results for Payroll Director in Reading, PA

Payroll Manager
  • Chesterbrook, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Payroll Manager</strong></p><p>A client of ours is looking for a Payroll Manager for a contract role to lead and oversee all payroll operations for a large, multi-site workforce of approximately 3,000 employees. This role requires strong expertise in union payroll administration, payroll compliance, team leadership, and high-volume payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing both weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles and be highly proficient with ADP payroll systems.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities of Payroll Manager </strong></p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 3,000 employees across multiple payroll groups.</li><li>Oversee and ensure accurate processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls.</li><li>Administer complex union payrolls, including contract interpretation, wage calculations, deductions, and benefit contributions.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop payroll staff while establishing departmental goals and performance standards.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union payroll regulations.</li><li>Audit payroll data, earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Operations teams to support payroll initiatives and resolve employee payroll inquiries.</li><li>Manage year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and payroll reconciliations.</li><li>Develop and improve payroll procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes.</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reports and analytics for leadership.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-20T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Manheim, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 21 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced <strong>Payroll Administrator</strong> to join our client&#39;s team on a contract basis for approximately six months. This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting employees and maintaining compliance with federal, </p><p>state, and company payroll regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with numbers, systems, and employee-related payroll matters.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, or semimonthly payroll accurately and on schedule</li><li>Review and validate payroll data, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefits</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and update information as needed</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, direct deposits, and deductions</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end reporting activities</li><li>Coordinate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure accurate employee and compensation data</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and reporting requirements</li><li>Prepare payroll-related documentation and support special projects as assigned</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
Director of Accounting
  • Wayne, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Prominent client within the professional services industry is looking to hire a Director of Accounting with proven experience reviewing corporate tax returns. This Director of Accounting will preferably have strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls. In this role you will manage the accounting team, conduct variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance, monitor contract funding, expense accruals, provide internal and external audit management, maintain &amp; resolve general ledger discrepancies, create solutions for process improvement, monitor cash flow, manage journal entry tracking, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings reconciliations, and payments. This individual will play a key role in managing intercompany activity, consolidations, and tax review while maintaining strong internal controls and supporting overall financial strategy.</p><p><br></p><p>What you get to do everyday</p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with established accounting standards</li><li>Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations to ensure accurate consolidated financial statements</li><li>Lead the consolidation process across multiple entities, ensuring consistency and accuracy in financial reporting</li><li>Review tax returns and supporting documentation prepared by an external CPA firm, ensuring accuracy and addressing discrepancies or follow-up items</li><li>Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation</li><li>Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support financial integrity and operational efficiency</li><li>Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial professionals to support reporting, compliance, and audit requirements</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting practices, and financial systems</li><li>Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including government contract accounting requirements where applicable</li><li>Collaborate with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support informed business decisions</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Wayne, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in Wayne Pennsylvania. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining compliance and precision. The right candidate will bring strong experience with high-volume payroll processing and the ability to work effectively within ADP Workforce Now.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll from data review through final distribution for a workforce of more than 500 employees.</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local payroll regulations accurately.</p><p>• Review payroll records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments to ensure complete and error-free processing.</p><p>• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain employee payroll information, execute payroll runs, and generate supporting reports.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding to questions from employees and internal partners in a timely manner.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll-related data and confirm accuracy between timekeeping, employee records, and payroll outputs.</p><p>• Support compliance with internal controls, reporting requirements, and payroll documentation standards.</p><p>• Assist with payroll-related process updates or system-related changes as needed within the scope of ongoing operations.</p>
  • 2026-10-14T00:00:00Z
Tax Planning Director - public
  • Horsham Area, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>About the Role</p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Manager, Client Advisory &amp; Tax</strong> to join a growing consulting and advisory firm in the Horsham, PA area. This role is ideal for a public accounting or advisory professional who enjoys working closely with <strong>privately held companies</strong> navigating critical moments of change, including <strong>ownership transitions, generational succession, mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, and public company readiness</strong>.</p><p>This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them strengthen financial operations, improve reporting, manage tax and compliance matters, and make informed decisions during periods of business transformation. The Manager will also play a key role in developing staff, overseeing client engagements, and delivering a high-touch, advisory-driven client experience.</p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day client engagements for privately held businesses, overseeing <strong>compilations, reviews, management reporting, and advisory deliverables</strong>.</li><li>Serve as a strategic advisor to clients by helping them improve accounting operations, enhance reporting accuracy, and use financial information to support decision-making.</li><li>Advise clients on a broad range of accounting and finance matters, including <strong>bookkeeping oversight, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, process improvement, and operational restructuring</strong>.</li><li>Provide guidance on <strong>tax planning, compliance, and tax implications</strong> related to business changes, entity structures, ownership transitions, and transaction activity.</li><li>Support clients through significant milestones such as <strong>mergers and acquisitions, business sales, succession planning, capitalization changes, and readiness for outside investment or public reporting</strong>.</li><li>Perform and review complex financial analyses related to <strong>capital transactions, business transitions, due diligence support, and other strategic initiatives</strong>.</li><li>Manage engagement workflow, project timelines, and client deliverables, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with firm standards.</li><li>Review work prepared by staff and senior accountants, providing constructive feedback and maintaining a strong focus on quality and client service.</li><li>Build strong client relationships and act as a go-to resource for business owners, executives, and stakeholders who value practical advice and responsive service.</li><li>Mentor, coach, and develop team members by providing hands-on guidance that strengthens their technical capabilities, confidence, and ability to deliver advisory-focused solutions.</li><li>Help foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment focused on solving problems and supporting clients through change.</li><li>Stay current on relevant accounting, tax, and regulatory developments affecting privately held and growth-oriented businesses.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
Payroll/Accounting Clerk
  • Chester, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>State of the art contractor located in the Delaware County is looking to hire a full-time Payroll/Accounting Clerk who is eager, reliable and open to a variety of responsibilities. In this role, you will prepare and process accounts payable transactions, process weekly payroll cycles, calculate payroll deductions, perform account reconciliations, generate year-end accruals, generate tax filing documents, assist with the annual audit process, maintain accurate financial records, and provide administrative and accounting support to the accounting team. The ideal Payroll/Accounting Clerk should have the ability to utilize excel and accounting/payroll systems to track, analyze, and report data with accuracy and proper timing.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities </p><p>·      Enter and process accounts payable/receivable </p><p>·      Process payroll</p><p>·      Maintain internal file/record keeping system</p><p>·      Spreadsheet Maintenance</p><p>·      Prepare union payments</p><p>·      Process tax documents</p><p>·      Perform financial research as needed</p><p>·      Account Reconciliation </p><p>·      Assist with the month end close process</p><p>·      Prepare monthly journal entries</p>
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Job Information Human Resource Payroll Manager III - Mark...
  • Wayne, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resource Payroll Manager III to lead payroll operations and strengthen compliance practices for a manufacturing organization in Wayne, Pennsylvania. This role partners closely with finance, HR, and senior leadership to improve reporting accuracy, streamline payroll workflows, and support sound operational decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of payroll controls, reconciliations, and regulatory requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee end-to-end payroll activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Direct payroll reporting and analysis efforts by reviewing data trends, reconciling records, and presenting clear findings to internal stakeholders and leadership.</p><p>• Partner with human resources, finance, and operations teams to resolve payroll issues, align processes, and support broader business objectives.</p><p>• Maintain strong internal controls through regular audits, account reconciliations, and detailed reviews of payroll transactions, tax-related items, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency by improving workflows, supporting automation initiatives, and contributing to system integration or cloud-based process enhancements.</p><p>• Monitor compliance with payroll laws, tax requirements, and internal standards, taking corrective action when discrepancies or risks are identified.</p><p>• Prepare summaries, reports, and financial notes that help management evaluate payroll performance, operational impact, and areas for optimization.</p>
  • 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z
Senior Director of Finance
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 180000 - 220000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking an exceptional Senior Director of Finance to help steer the future of our client&#39;s organization based in the Philadelphia area. As a key partner to the executive team, you’ll influence high-level business decisions, drive financial strategy, and build the scalable infrastructure needed to support continued growth. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on, forward-thinking professional with experience in high-growth consumer products who thrives in fast-paced environments, turns data into actionable insights, and plays a pivotal role in capital planning, operational excellence, and long-term success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Partner with the executive team to influence company direction through financial insight, scenario planning, and data-driven recommendations.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning, including integrated modeling across income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.</li><li>Present business performance, financial trends, and strategic guidance to board members, investors, and lending partners.</li><li>Direct fundraising and financing efforts by preparing financial models, diligence materials, lender packages, and other decision-support documentation.</li><li>Oversee core finance and accounting operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and a strong internal control environment.</li><li>Strengthen cash management, profitability analysis, and working capital planning to improve liquidity and support growth initiatives.</li><li>Create dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools that improve visibility and accountability across sales, operations, supply chain, marketing, procurement, and product teams.</li><li>Collaborate with commercial and operational leaders on pricing, promotions, inventory strategy, sourcing choices, and manufacturing economics.</li><li>Build and mentor a scalable finance and accounting organization while continuously improving processes, systems, and reporting accuracy.</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • New Holland, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in New Holland, Pennsylvania on a Contract basis. This short-term opportunity is expected to last approximately one to two months and is ideal for someone who can step in quickly to support a high-volume accounts payable workload. The schedule offers flexibility, including the possibility of fewer than 40 hours per week, while focusing on timely and accurate invoice and payment processing.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions with accuracy and attention to deadlines.<br>• Review, code, and enter invoices into the accounting system in accordance with company procedures.<br>• Prepare and complete check runs to ensure vendors are paid on time.<br>• Reconcile invoice details and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with internal stakeholders as needed.<br>• Help reduce the existing backlog by prioritizing outstanding payable items and maintaining organized records.<br>• Support day-to-day accounts payable operations while adapting to shifting workload needs during the contract period.
  • 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Easton, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team on a long-term contract basis. This permanent opportunity supports day-to-day payables operations and is ideal for someone who can manage a steady workload with accuracy and professionalism. The role focuses on invoice handling, expense coding, payment support, and vendor communication while helping the team stay on track with monthly closing deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, enter payment details into the system, and assign proper accounting codes.<br>• Route invoices to the appropriate parties for approval and follow up to keep processing timelines on schedule.<br>• Maintain consistent communication with vendors to address payment questions, resolve discrepancies, and support positive business relationships.<br>• Prepare and support check run activities to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of payments.<br>• Monitor daily accounts payable activity and prioritize tasks to keep pace with transaction volume.<br>• Assist with month-end close by organizing payable records and completing assigned tasks within required deadlines.<br>• Help reduce processing delays and support operational efficiency by maintaining orderly and dependable invoice workflows.
  • 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z