Payroll Accountant

About the Role We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to manage payroll operations and support related accounting activities for an office in Louisville, Kentucky. This role is well suited for someone who can handle sensitive employee information with discretion, work accurately across multiple pay groups, and contribute to both payroll and benefits administration. The position also offers the opportunity to assist with accounting tasks and collaborate closely with teammates in a hands-on environment.

What You'll Do

• Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of approximately 300 individuals, including employees and other compensation groups, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness across each pay cycle.
• Administer multiple payroll schedules, including semi-monthly payroll for salaried staff and monthly compensation processing for attorneys with varied pay structures and periodic bonus payments.
• Review timekeeping records, validate pay inputs, and reconcile differences for employees who submit timesheets as well as those on fixed salary arrangements.
• Apply current payroll regulations, tax requirements, insurance considerations, and benefit deductions to ensure compliant payroll administration.
• Support benefits-related activities and help maintain accurate payroll data within ADP Workforce Now and other connected systems.
• Prepare journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and assist with payroll-related accounting work to support the broader finance function.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable and help manage weekly claim payment activity within a self-insured environment.
• Safeguard confidential compensation and employee information while maintaining sound judgment in daily work.
• Contribute as a collaborative team member in a structured office setting and support additional payroll or accounting priorities as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing full-cycle payroll for an employee population of roughly 100 to 500 individuals.
• Working knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour practices, tax withholdings, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or a similar payroll platform.
• Familiarity with journal entries, account reconciliations, and payroll-related accounting support.
• Exposure to benefits administration, including payroll deductions and insurance-related coordination.
• Ability to assist with accounts payable tasks when needed.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and a dependable, team-oriented approach.
• Degree not required; practical payroll experience is strongly valued.

Nice to Have

• Degree not required; practical payroll experience strongly valued.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: USD 60,000 - 80,000 per year
• Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance; eligible to enroll in company 401(k)