# Payroll Accountant

> Pavago · Pakistan (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-05-12

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Candidate Sourcing

## Description

### **Payroll Accountant (U.S. Payroll, ADP/Gusto, Reconciliations – Remote)**

### **About the Role**

We’re hiring a **Payroll Accountant** to manage **end-to-end payroll processing, tax compliance, and payroll accounting** for client organizations.

In this role, you’ll ensure employees are **paid accurately and on time**, taxes are **filed correctly**, and payroll records remain **clean, compliant, and audit-ready**.

If you have hands-on experience with **U.S. payroll systems, reconciliations, and payroll tax compliance**, this role is for you.

### **Responsibilities**

### **Payroll Processing**

-   Process **bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payrolls** (50–500 employees)
-   Validate **time entries, overtime, bonuses, and deductions**
-   Run payroll using:

-   **ADP**
-   **Paychex**
-   **Gusto**
-   **QuickBooks Payroll**
-   **BambooHR**

### **Journal Entries & Reconciliations**

-   Post payroll entries into **QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Xero**
-   Reconcile **payroll clearing accounts and bank statements**
-   Record **benefits, deductions, and employer contributions** accurately

### **Tax & Compliance**

-   Prepare and file **payroll taxes (federal, state, local)**
-   Submit required forms:

-   **941, W-2, 1099, and state equivalents**

-   Stay updated on **U.S. payroll laws and compliance requirements**

### **Benefits Administration**

-   Reconcile **healthcare, retirement, and benefit contributions**
-   Ensure payroll deductions align with **employee elections and policies**

### **Employee Support**

-   Respond to payroll inquiries (**pay stubs, direct deposits, tax updates**)
-   Support **new hire payroll setup and onboarding**

### **Reporting & Analysis**

-   Generate **payroll and headcount reports** for HR and finance
-   Support audits with **detailed payroll documentation**
-   Provide **variance analysis vs. payroll budget**

### **Process Improvement**

-   Improve workflows using **Excel, integrations, or automation tools**
-   Document and maintain **payroll SOPs**

### **Requirements**

-   2+ years of experience in **payroll processing**
-   Hands-on experience with at least one system:

-   **ADP, Paychex, Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, or BambooHR**

-   Intermediate proficiency in:

-   **Excel or Google Sheets** (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliations)

-   Strong knowledge of **U.S. payroll taxes and compliance**
-   High attention to detail and accuracy
-   Ability to resolve discrepancies quickly and meet deadlines
-   Comfortable working **remote aligned with U.S. time zones**

### **Nice to Have**

-   Certified Payroll Professional (**CPP**) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (**FPC**)
-   Experience with **multi-state or international payroll**
-   Experience reconciling payroll with **accounting systems**
-   Familiarity with **HRIS/payroll integrations** (BambooHR, Zenefits, Workday)

### **Tools & Tech**

-   ADP / Paychex / Gusto / QuickBooks Payroll / BambooHR
-   QuickBooks / NetSuite / Xero
-   Excel / Google Sheets
-   Payroll and HRIS systems

### **Why Join**

-   Own **end-to-end payroll operations** across client organizations
-   Work in a **compliance-driven, detail-focused environment**
-   Improve and scale **payroll systems and processes**
-   Gain exposure to **multi-entity and multi-state payroll operations**
-   Fully remote role with flexible scheduling

### **What Success Looks Like**

-   100% **on-time payroll processing**
-   Less than **1% payroll error rate**
-   All tax filings completed **before deadlines**
-   Payroll discrepancies resolved within **2 business days**
-   Clean, audit-ready payroll documentation

### **Apply Now**

If you’re a **Payroll Accountant who can ensure accuracy, compliance, and smooth payroll operations**, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take ownership of reliable, high-quality payroll delivery.

## Apply

[Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/C944D95DEC/apply)

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