Payroll Accountant - Remote

Overview

Pavago seeks a Payroll Accountant to manage payroll operations for client organizations. This role is critical for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, taxes are filed correctly, and records are compliant and audit-ready. You will handle the end-to-end payroll lifecycle, integrating payroll data with accounting systems, resolving discrepancies, and delivering high-quality reporting.

In Short

• Administer bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payrolls for 50–500 employees.
• Validate employee time entries, overtime, bonuses, and deductions before each run.
• Process payroll through systems like ADP, Paychex, Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, or BambooHR.
• Post payroll transactions into QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Xero.
• Prepare and submit payroll taxes at federal, state, and local levels.
• Respond to payroll inquiries (pay stubs, direct deposit, tax withholding changes) within SLA.
• Generate recurring payroll and headcount reports for HR and finance.
• Streamline workflows using Excel macros, payroll integrations, or APIs.
• Ensure deductions align with employee elections and company policy.
• Maintain compliance across multiple states or entities.

Requirements

• 2+ years payroll processing experience.
• Hands-on use of at least one payroll system (ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks, Gusto, BambooHR).
• Intermediate Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliations).
• Knowledge of U.S. payroll tax regulations.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours aligned with U.S. client time zones.
• Opportunity to work remotely.
• Engagement in process improvement initiatives.
• Supportive work environment focused on compliance and accuracy.