Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant – Remote Payroll | Accounting | U.S. Payroll Compliance | Financial Operations Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: Flexible, aligned with U.S. Client Business Hours About the Role At Pavago , one of our clients is hiring a Payroll Accountant to manage end-to-end payroll operations while ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with U.S. payroll regulations. This is a highly detail-oriented role that combines payroll processing, accounting, tax compliance, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate payroll records, integrating payroll with accounting systems, resolving discrepancies, and supporting audits while ensuring compliance across all payroll processes. The ideal candidate has strong payroll expertise, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage confidential information with accuracy and professionalism. What You’ll Own Payroll Processing Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls for organizations ranging from 50–500 employees. Validate employee time entries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions prior to payroll processing. Administer payroll using platforms such as ADP, Paychex, Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, BambooHR , or similar systems. Ensure payroll is processed accurately and delivered on schedule. Accounting & Reconciliations Record payroll journal entries within accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Xero . Reconci