Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

LHH Recruitment is working with a company in Mesa who is in search of a payroll accountant to join their team, This job is fully onsite, and is ideal for those with payroll and GL accounting experience. The salary is up to $75,000. ADP Workforce Now experience is required!

This role is responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and supporting accounting functions related to payroll. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with ADP Workforce Now and a solid understanding of payroll accounting practices.

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Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll using ADP Workforce Now

• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, bonuses, deductions, and taxes

• Reconcile payroll accounts and support general ledger postings

• Prepare and post payroll journal entries

• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes related to payroll

• Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner

• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on payroll-related matters

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Qualifications

• Required: Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now

• 3+ years of payroll processing and/or payroll accounting experience

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements

• Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to $75,000

• Stable Monday–Friday schedule

• Collaborative and team-oriented environment

• Opportunity for growth and advancement

Interested? Please apply now!

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

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