Part-Time Payroll Accountant at Swooped | Hunt Remotely
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
- Bachelors 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
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