Payroll and Benefits Accountant – Part-Time

Innovu

. Lead bi-weekly payroll processing submissions to Paylocity .

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and effective management of employee records. Proficient in Excel and payroll software, with strong customer service and communication skills.

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Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax ComplianceExcel ProficiencyEmployee Record ManagementCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax ComplianceExcel ProficiencyVLOOKUPHLOOKUP401(k) ContributionsHSA SubmissionsW-2 PreparationTimesheet ReviewPayroll Accounting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceSelf-MotivatedWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

PaylocityConcurHR Systems

Industry Keywords

Payroll Tax FilingsEmployee OnboardingEmployee OffboardingPayroll Records ManagementState Payroll Tax Accounts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead bi-weekly payroll processing submissions to Paylocity
Maintain employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and tax elections
Review timesheets and resolve discrepancies with managers
Serve as the primary contact for employee questions about paystubs, taxes, and timesheets
Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information
Review payroll tax filings and make state tax registrations
Maintain state payroll tax accounts, filings, payments, and agency correspondence across applicable jurisdictions
Complete payroll-related submissions, including 401(k) contributions and HSA submissions
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Archive payroll, payroll tax, and benefit records
Support employee onboarding and offboarding activities in HR systems
Administer benefit programs, use carrier websites, and reconcile payroll and benefit vendor invoices
Administer Concur expense reports and coordinate reimbursement through payroll
Forecast future payroll cash requirements
Support monthly accounting close and reporting, including vacation accrual and payroll liabilities
Lead year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation
Complete special accounting and HR projects as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work
Minimum of 5 years of experience in submitting and accounting for small company payroll and working with payroll taxes
Exceptional attention to detail and willingness to support Innovu’s growth and Finance Team’s priorities
Outstanding Excel and spreadsheet skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP formulas
Strong customer service skills
Demonstrated aptitude for learning new software applications
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently under general direction
Excellent written and verbal communication skills