Part-Time Payroll Accountant

Swooped is hiring a remote Part-Time Payroll Accountant. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

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Job Title

Payroll Accountant

Posted

Career Level

Part-Time

Career Level

Experienced

Locations Accepted

USA

Job Details

About The Role

A rapidly growing government consulting firm is seeking a dedicated remote part-time Payroll Accountant to manage semi-monthly payroll processing for two separate pay groups. The position is anticipated to require around 80 hours per month with a flexible schedule, provided that payroll deadlines are met.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Process semi-monthly payroll for two pay groups (i.e., 4 groups/month)

- Manage payroll for hourly, salaried exempt, and salaried non-exempt employees across multiple jurisdictions

- Ensure timely submission and approval of timesheets

- Collaborate with People Operations to process employee changes

- Conduct a thorough review of submitted timesheets for accuracy

- Maintain ownership of the payroll calendar

- Update leave accruals semi-monthly after payroll completion

- Facilitate off-cycle payroll requests as necessary, for items such as terminations and bonus payments

- Serve as the primary payroll contact within the organization and with the third-party payroll provider

- Manage payroll reporting, compliance, and documentation

- Assist with external audits and ad hoc internal requests

- Track compliance filings (i.e., Quarterly 941s) and coordinate timely submissions

- Respond promptly to federal and state payroll tax notices

- Maintain organized electronic records in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations

- Process year-end W2s

- Handle sensitive PII with the utmost professionalism and discretion

- Provide effective payroll guidance to employees and conduct training as necessary

- Collaborate with team members on group tasks, attend weekly team meetings, and contribute to the Finance and Accounting team.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree

- 3+ years of payroll-related experience

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

- Experience with payroll compliance, including compliance filings and withholdings

- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products

- Eligibility to work for any US employer without requiring sponsorship

Benefits

- Fully remote

- Flexible scheduling

FAQs

What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Part-Time Payroll Accountant at Swooped is 15th of September 2024 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

Which countries are accepted for this remote job?

This job accepts [ USA ] applicants. .

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