Payroll Accountant

Full-time

Description

CS&L CPAs is a certified public accounting firm serving southwest Florida for over 70 Years. We specialize in taxation, auditing, outsourced accounting, and advisory services for individuals, businesses, and organizations. We strive to build lasting relationships based on trust and transparency while cultivating a supportive and dynamic work environment that promotes professional excellence and personal development for our team members. Team Members at CS&L CPAs enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and work-life balance.

Our benefits include:

• Two Medical Insurance plans to choose from along with Dental and Vision
• Group Life, Long-Term, and Short-Term Disability Coverage: Financial protection in case of illness or injury.
• Additional Voluntary benefits include: Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance: Coverage for your furry family members, Telehealth Services, Life Insurance Policy: Provided for each full-time employee.
• 401(k) Program: A robust retirement plan to help you secure your financial future.
• Paid Holidays and Time Off: Generous leave to recharge and enjoy personal time.
• CPA Exam Bonus
• Mentorship & Business Development Program
• CS&L Cares Program: Providing support internally and externally for those in need.

Location:

This position requires an onsite presence at our beautiful downtown Bradenton office. As an integral member of our team, you will be collaborating closely with colleagues in a dynamic office environment. We value flexibility and work-life balance and are excited to welcome someone who thrives in a collaborative in-person setting and shares our commitment to excellence.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our team and take ownership of full-cycle payroll processing while supporting key accounting functions. This role is payroll-focused but also offers the opportunity to contribute to general ledger work, bookkeeping, and audit preparation.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing high-volume payroll for mid-sized organizations (500–1,000 employees), along with a strong grasp of payroll systems, compliance requirements, and reporting best practices.

You’ll collaborate in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, discretion, and reliability are essential.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Payroll – 40%

• Process payroll on a weekly and/or bi-weekly schedule for 500–1,000 employees
• Maintain accurate payroll records, deductions, and timekeeping compliance
• Coordinate with HR to ensure all employee changes (new hires, terminations, pay adjustments) are correctly reflected in payroll
• Ensure all payroll tax filings, benefit deductions, and other withholdings are processed correctly and on time
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and management
• Prepare and review payroll reports for internal use and audits
• ADP (Workforce Now or similar)

2. General Ledger (GL) Accounting – 30%

• Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll and other recurring entries
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for payroll-related GL accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, ensuring all payroll-related entries are accurate and complete
• Support internal and external audit requests related to payroll, benefits, and related liabilities
• Sage Intacct and Excel
• Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced proficiency preferred)

3. General Bookkeeping – 30%

• Record cash and bank account activity, ensuring all transactions are accurately captured
• Assist with bank reconciliations
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate financial records in coordination with the accounting team
• Identify and suggest areas for automation or improved efficiency in daily bookkeeping
• Bill.com for vendor payments and expense tracking
• Familiarity with other accounting tools a plus
• While Accounts Payable/Receivable (AP/AR) is not a primary focus, you may occasionally assist or collaborate on AP/AR-related tasks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, preferred.
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in payroll accounting, preferred
• Hands-on experience with ADP, Bill.com, and Sage Intacct
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax compliance, and general accounting principles
• Ability to process payroll for 500–1,000 employees
• Experience supporting audits and month/year-end close
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)