LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an
onsite, direct hire detail-oriented
Payroll/Staff Accountant to join our client's growing accounting team in
Tampa, FL. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing while supporting payroll accounting, reconciliations, month-end close activities, compliance reporting, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate thrives in a deadline-driven environment, maintains a high degree of confidentiality, and enjoys collaborating across departments.
Key Responsibilities - Process biweekly, supplemental, commission, bonus, and special payroll cycles utilizing ADP Workforce Now.
- Review payroll data, timekeeping records, employee deductions, and payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and supporting accounting documentation.
- Perform reconciliations for payroll liabilities, tax accounts, employee benefits, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including account analysis and variance investigations.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Manage payroll-related retirement plan activities, including contribution reconciliations, vendor coordination, and audit support.
- Generate workforce and labor cost reporting, including headcount, overtime, commissions, and payroll metrics for leadership review.
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies while identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.
- Provide cross-functional support to the accounting department and participate in special projects as assigned.
Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll accounting, payroll administration, or general accounting.
- Hands-on experience processing multi-state payroll and preparing payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and electronic timekeeping systems strongly preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze financial information and reconcile complex data sets.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
- Ability to manage recurring deadlines and prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with Accounting, Human Resources, auditors, vendors, and employees.
Preferred Skills - Experience supporting month-end and year-end close activities.
- Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with retirement plan administration and payroll-related benefits accounting.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process efficiency and accuracy.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys combining payroll operations with accounting responsibilities in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Salary RangeIf you meet all of the qualifications above for the Payroll/Staff Accountant position, apply today! Not exactly what you were looking for? Please visit the LHH Recruitment Solutions website to browse other available jobs. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information, please visit www.lhh.com.
Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $74,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Cynthia Zipay
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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