Payroll Specialist - 1-800Accountant

We are expanding our Bookkeeping Services Department to accommodate the needs of our growing client base. We are looking to hire a client focused and personable Payroll Specialist for our NYC office with experience working with multiple clients in a Business Services environment.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for processing payroll, ensuring compliance with applicable payroll tax laws, and addressing all related accounting issues for 1-800Accountant’s clients.

Who we are at 1-800 Accountant:

At 1-800 Accountant, we believe in using business as a force for good. We are defining a new accounting services model to help business owners navigate the new economy. We combine technology with a dedicated accountant to serve the needs of start-ups, entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing extraordinary service at an affordable price. Our team helps business owners focus on the passion they have for their business while helping them with their finances creating a collaborative effort to help their business thrive.

What does the Job Entail?

Comprehensive Payroll Management: Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients, including data collection, entry, and validation to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution.

Client Relationship Building: Develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients by understanding their unique business objectives and payroll requirements, providing personalized solutions and support.

Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about federal, state, and local payroll regulations to ensure all payroll activities comply with legal standards, including tax filings and reporting.

Payroll Tax Administration: Calculate, prepare, and file payroll taxes, including federal and state quarterly and annual reports, and remit employer taxes on behalf of clients.

Issue Resolution: Address and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries promptly, providing exceptional customer service and support.

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes and implement best practices to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Confidentiality and Data Security: Maintain strict confidentiality of client and employee information, adhering to data protection regulations and company policies.

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Accounting (Preferred)

• Minimum 2 years of related payroll experience working with at least 100 clients/employees

• Knowledge of leading payroll systems (ADP Preferred)

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

• Ability to quickly learn new payroll systems

Why Join Us?

• We’ve worked diligently to create an energetic, high-achieving, and zero-ego team culture that is truly unlike anywhere else––you can feel the positive energy from your first interview.

• Good ideas can come from anywhere, and we’ve created a work environment to facilitate hyper-collaboration and inspiration-sharing.

• We value employee engagement and teamwork as a critical component to our business

• Our goal is to nurture internal talent and create opportunities for growth and promotion, and we firmly believe that when one team member succeeds, we all succeed.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Dependent Care

• 401K with employer match

• Work with the country’s largest virtual accounting firm

• Work with cutting edge technology

• Join an engaging community of like-minded individuals

Diversity

1-800Accountant is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. 1-800Accountant’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.