Payroll Accountant Jobs

Uptime Institute Professional Services, LLC is an independent datacenter certification provider and industry analyst and is currently seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our accounting department in the New York office.

We are seeking a bright, creative, goal-oriented, high energy and hardworking individual to fill this position. The selected candidate will be responsible for processing all aspects of a semi-monthly US multi-state payroll, manage international payrolls through 3rd party providers, process monthly foreign contractor A/P, maintain company bonus accrual files, and assist with general accounting activities.

Responsibilities:

• Audit payroll for accuracy and reconcile to the G/L and bank accounts.
• Field and respond to all payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform annual worker’s compensation audit and special projects as requested by management.
• Maintain company bonus accrual file and track incentives across all companies.
• Adhere to company and legislated confidentially and privacy regulations.
• Contribute to monthly management reporting and budgeting related to compensation.
• Process and book invoice submissions for foreign contractor fees and expenses.
• Manage foreign based payroll for entities located in the United Kingdom, Dubai, Singapore, Brazil, Russia Federation and Spain.
• Ensure all payroll accounting entries are completed accurately and recorded in a timely manner to the G/L.
• Ensure that payroll-related transactions are processed in compliance with external and internal policies.
• Process U.S. semi-monthly, multi-state payroll using the Paylocity online system.
• Process employee status changes and maintain employee vacation and other PTO records.
• Ensure all federal, state, and local taxes as well as FICA, 401(k) and benefit contributions are all properly deducted from employees’ compensation and filed with the correct federal, state, and local institution.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll reports using the Paylocity system.
• Calculate and process a separate U.S. monthly, multi-state payroll through ADP.
• Compilation of member benefit and wage apportionment schedules for income tax preparation.

Requirements:

• Committed team player that is detail oriented and very organized.
• Paylocity or ADP experience preferred.
• FPC or CPP certification a plus.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Minimum of 3 years related payroll and accounting GL experience.
• Ability to work independently (self-starter).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Intacct accounting system experience a plus.
• Positive attitude and ability to multi-task successfully.

Compensation package:

• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, and STD benefits
• $65,000 to $70,000/year - full-time