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12 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>
  • 2026-09-16T00:00:00Z
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>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Lebanon, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Join a team where accuracy, organization, and attention to detail make a direct impact!</p><p>We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing and support employee compensation activities. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll administration, maintaining payroll records, responding to employee inquiries, and supporting compliance with company policies and payroll regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>Why Join Us?:</p><p>• Competitive compensation and benefits package.</p><p>• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.</p><p>• Collaborative and supportive team environment.</p><p>• Stable organization with a commitment to employee success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees.</p><p>• Review and validate timesheets, payroll changes, deductions, and benefit elections.</p><p>• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation.</p><p>• Maintain employee payroll records and update information as needed.</p><p>• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.</p><p>• Process garnishments, tax withholdings, direct deposits, and other payroll deductions.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end reporting activities.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</p><p>• Prepare payroll-related reports for management, audits, and internal departments.</p><p>• Partner with Human Resources and Accounting to support employee onboarding, terminations, and payroll changes.</p><p>• Assist with payroll process improvements and system updates.</p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Lancaster, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Join a Team That Values Accuracy and People</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Are you a payroll professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time? We&#39;re seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team and take ownership of payroll processing while providing exceptional support to employees and management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and making a direct impact on the employee experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Why Join Us?</p><p>✅ Competitive compensation</p><p>✅ Comprehensive benefits package</p><p>✅ Paid time off and holidays</p><p>✅ Supportive and team-oriented culture</p><p>✅ Opportunities for professional growth and advancement</p><p>✅ Stable and growing organization</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, and/or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Review and audit payroll data, including timecards, earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposits.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and ensure accurate system updates.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll procedures.</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and other payroll-related updates.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end activities.</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reports for management and accounting teams.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting and W-2 processing.</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure accurate employee and financial records.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
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>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Director of FP&A
  • West Chester, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Director of FP&amp;A</strong></p><p> </p><p>A client of ours is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director of Financial Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&amp;A) to lead enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business performance analysis. This highly visible leadership position plays a critical role in supporting executive decision-making by delivering financial insights, driving planning processes, and providing a comprehensive view of company performance across all business functions. Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Director of FP&amp;A will oversee a small team while collaborating with stakeholders throughout the organization, including Accounting, Treasury, Human Resources, Investor Relations, Legal, and operational business leaders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities of Director of FP&amp;A </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the organization&#39;s consolidated forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes across multiple business units.</li><li>Develop and maintain accurate financial models to support business planning, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities, and variance drivers.</li><li>Provide actionable recommendations and forward-looking analyses to executive leadership and business partners.</li><li>Collaborate with finance teams across the organization to ensure alignment of assumptions, methodologies, and reporting standards.</li><li>Support strategic planning initiatives through scenario modeling, business case development, and ad hoc financial analysis.</li><li>Partner with Human Resources to evaluate and model compensation programs, including annual incentive and long-term reward plans.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of executive, board-level, and leadership presentations.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in planning, forecasting, and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and decision support.</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and proficient growth.</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
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>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
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>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • New Holland, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A well-established organization with a centralized Shared Services team is seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to support multiple business entities. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing high-volume invoice processing, and collaborating with both internal stakeholders and external vendors.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.</li><li>Obtain approvals for invoices that do not have associated purchase orders.</li><li>Enter invoices into an ERP system and maintain accurate digital records.</li><li>Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies.</li><li>Maintain accounts payable email inboxes and organize invoice documentation.</li><li>Code and enter company credit card transactions.</li><li>Process weekly vendor payments via ACH, check, and electronic transfers.</li><li>Prepare payment requests for domestic and international vendors.</li><li>Handle urgent or expedited payment requests as needed.</li><li>Open, sort, scan, and distribute incoming accounts payable mail.</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments to secure invoice approvals and resolve issues.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
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.
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Reading, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 23 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing and well-established organization is seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable Clerk</strong> to join its accounting team. This role is responsible for processing invoices, maintaining vendor records, assisting with payment processing, and ensuring the accuracy of accounts payable transactions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Review, verify, and process vendor invoices accurately and timely.</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Enter invoice and payment information into the accounting system.</li><li>Assist with weekly check runs and ACH payment processing.</li><li>Maintain vendor files and update account information as needed.</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies.</li><li>Process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding items.</li><li>Support month-end closing activities and accounts payable reporting.</li><li>Organize and maintain electronic and physical accounting records.</li><li>Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation when needed.</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z