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Payroll Accountant

Renewal by Andersen · Des Moines, IA, US

Spotted 23m ago

Job details

Work mode
On-site
Level
Mid level
Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Nov 6, 2026
Last confirmed open
Nov 6, 2026
Job function
Accounting › Accounting › Accountant
Job description

About this role

Position Overview

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll while ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and company policies. This role manages payroll accounting, reconciliations, payroll taxes, PTO administration, and reporting while partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations to support employees and maintain strong internal controls.

What You'll Do

  • Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll.
  • Maintain employee payroll records, taxes, deductions, PTO, and direct deposits.
  • Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of payroll and accounting experience.
  • Experience with payroll systems (Sage HCM utilized).
  • Strong Excel, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Schedule

  • Monday – Friday
  • 8am-5pm
  • In-office schedule

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid training

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

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