Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist - Job Description

Reid Accountants + Advisors, is hiring! Reid Accountants + Advisors is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm specializing in accounting and consulting services for businesses and individuals. We currently have offices in Long Island, NYC, White Plains and South Carolina. Join a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic plan

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Payroll Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our clients while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. You will work closely with our accounting team and assist in day-to-day payroll operations for a diverse client base across various industries and pay structures.

Key Responsibilities:

· Process payroll for multiple clients on a weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

· Review and verify payroll data, including hours worked, deductions, bonuses, and benefits.

· Assist in ensuring payroll activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as relevant labor laws.

· Prepare and distribute payroll reports, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed.

· Support the preparation of quarterly and year-end payroll tax filings, including 941s, 940s, W-2s, 1099s, and other required documentation.

· Respond to client payroll inquiries and provide timely, professional customer service.

· Assist with payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure accurate tax filings and benefit deductions.

· Maintain confidentiality and security of employee payroll information in accordance with company policies.

· Stay current on payroll regulations and best practices with guidance from senior team members.

Qualifications and Requirements:

· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

· 1–3 years of payroll or related accounting experience preferred.

· Basic understanding of payroll processing and tax regulations (federal, state, and local).

· Experience with payroll software systems such as ASURE, ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms preferred.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard business software.

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Good organizational and time-management skills.

· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:30PM

Work Location: In person

Ability to commute/relocate: Columbia, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

This position operates as part of a US East Coast-based team, with typical working hours aligning with EST to facilitate effective collaboration.

We are excited to invite talented individuals to join our dynamic team! This position offers a competitive salary range of $45K – $60K annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In addition to a rewarding career, we provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee
  only coverage for health and dental)

• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term
  disability options

• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions

• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including
  access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every
team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its
people and their contributions!

“Reid Accountants + Advisors”, an independent member of the Crete Professionals Alliance, is the brand name under which Reid CPAs, LLP and Reid Tax & Advisory Services, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Reid CPAs, LLP and Reid Tax & Advisory Services, LLC (and its subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Reid CPAs, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Reid Tax & Advisory Services, LLC, and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Reid Tax & Advisory Services, LLC, its subsidiary entities, and Crete Professionals Alliance are not licensed CPA firms. The entities falling under the Reid Accountants + Advisors brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing the services under the Reid Accountants + Advisors brand. Our use of the terms “our firm” and “we” and “us” and terms of similar import, denote the alternative practice structure conducted Reid CPAs, LLP and Reid Tax & Advisory Services, LLC.

Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, considering all
applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity,
pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical
disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic
protected by state of federal law.