Payroll Accountant

Established in 1909, George Junior Republic and its affiliates provide opportunities for success and wellness to the individuals, families, and communities served.

GJR and Affiliates seeks a part-time payroll accountant to support the payroll department.

Summary of the Position:  The Payroll Accountant is responsible for compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations across multi-state, and a multi-EIN structure. This position will also serve as a back-up and support to the payroll specialist. The incumbent will provide assistance to increase the overall efficiency of the payroll function as it relates to human resources and must have experience using ADP Workforce Now. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• PRIMARY DUTIES:
• Review payroll tax filings, deposits, reconciliations, and reporting activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Verify quarterly tax notices. 
• Work/Collaborate with ADP regarding late tax filings, payment discrepancies, and account maintenance, as needed. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll tax notices, assessments, agency correspondence, and compliance inquiries.
• Research, investigate, and resolve payroll tax issues involving tax filings, payments, withholding, unemployment taxes, registrations, and account maintenance. 
• Work directly with federal, state, and local tax agencies to resolve payroll tax matters and maintain compliance.
• Maintain payroll tax registrations, unemployment accounts, tax rates, and jurisdictional records across multiple legal entities and states.
• Support payroll tax requirements related to acquisitions, new entity setup, business integrations, and organizational changes.
• Perform payroll tax account reconciliations and identify discrepancies requiring correction or further investigation.
• Support year-end processing activities including W-2 reconciliation, reporting, and related compliance requirements.
• Assist with payroll tax audits, compliance reviews, and requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain payroll tax procedures, documentation, and best practices that support consistency and compliance across the organization.
• Monitor changes in payroll tax laws and regulations and recommend actions necessary to maintain compliance.
• Analyze payroll tax data and reporting trends to identify risks, process improvements, and opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Serve as a payroll tax subject matter expert for Payroll, Finance, Human Resources, Accounting, and business unit leadership.
• Able to understand and implement payroll changes related to new/future paid leave laws. unemployment
• SECONDARY DUTIES: 
• Serve as a back-up to the payroll specialist. In this capacity the incumbant will be required to process payroll for GJR and Affiliates timely and accurately. 
• Generate 'hand' checks as needed.
• Reconcile payroll as needed. 

 Management Position: No

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

Physical Requirements

Required to sit for long periods throughout the workday.

Work Location:   This position works primarily in an office location.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree and/or relative work experience.

Certification

FPC or CPP preferred 

Years of Experience 

Five years’ experience in payroll

Computer Experience

Microsoft applications, payroll vender software, ADP experience required

Other

N/A

Benefits:  Part-time employees are not benefit eligible.

George Junior Republic and Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or veteran status. Women are encouraged to apply.