Client Funds Accounting Specialist – Tax

Paylocity

. Reconcile all client-held funds accounts for Paylocity .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $38,300 - $50,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reconciliation, including payroll, tax, and benefit accounts, while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Proficient in process improvement and collaboration with internal teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial ReconciliationPayroll Service ExperienceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAttention to DetailProblem-Solving Ability

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Hard Skills

Bank ReconciliationCash ManagementACH ReconciliationDeposit ValidationFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeamworkWork EthicAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MasterTaxWEXCobraPointMicrosoft Access

Industry Keywords

Payroll OperationsBanking OperationsFinancial ServicesProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reconcile all client-held funds accounts for Paylocity
Perform daily bank reconciliation for payroll, tax, and benefit accounts
Review and validate deposits, withdrawals, and other bank-related transactions
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements, cash balance accounts, and outstanding items
Monitor daily and weekly cash balances by client and across the total client base
Ensure remittances are made timely and cash collections are recorded and cleared
Make cash adjustments based on reports
Collaborate with internal partners to coordinate system fixes
Work with the bank on returned items and inquiries
Report payroll, tax, and benefit exceptions for review and resolution
Reconcile incoming wires and ACHs for payroll and tax accounts
Review and reconcile client credits
Provide proof of payments to the Tax Department
Assist with monthly financial reconciliations
Monitor incoming CFA team email accounts and ensure timely responses
Suggest and write procedures to improve processes
Support continued process improvement
Assist with new business initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
High school diploma required
2-5 years’ experience in payroll service or banking operations strongly desired
MasterTax, WEX, or CobraPoint experience is a plus
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Strong team and individual work ethic preferred
Strong communication skills and problem-solving ability
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Excel and Access
High level of integrity
Available five days per week during designated work hours
Ability to sit for extended periods, typically 7-8 hours a day
Ability to operate computer and phone systems and type
Must work within the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) match
Career development opportunities
Fully remote work from home or location of record within the U.S.
No in-office requirements