Payroll Accountant

Job Brief

This Payroll Accountant job description template can be used to advertise your vacancies or find the best candidates. You can modify the responsibilities and requirements to suit your needs.

Job Description

• ● Oversee employee paychecks
• ● Calculate net salaries considering deductions and withholdings
• ● Ensure payroll and tax documents are accurate
• ● Update general ledger and payroll files
• ● Prepare accounting files, records, and schedules
• ● Monitor paid and unpaid leaves
• ● Process overtime earnings or holiday deductions
• ● Resolve payroll problems (e.g. overlooked bank holidays, late payments, etc.)
• ● Answer employee questions concerning payroll
• ● Participate in payroll audits
• ● Ensure compliance with governmental laws on payroll accounting and taxes

Job Requirements

• ● Previous experience as a payroll accountant or in a similar role
• ● Understanding local and governmental rules about payroll
• ● Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• ● Great computational ability
• ● Attention to detail
• ● A valid national certification (e.g. Fundamental Payroll Certification)
• ● Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field