Payroll Accountant
Quick answer
CodePath is hiring a remote Senior Payroll Accountant (US-based) paying $70,000–$85,000 per year to manage payroll cycles, process employee changes, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Role
- Payroll Accountant
- Organization
- CodePath
- Location
- Remote, United States
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $70,000–$85,000 per year
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
CodePath is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage payroll cycles, process employee changes, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role is full-time and remote, with a competitive salary range of $70,000–$85,000 per year.
What you'll do
- Run assigned payroll cycles for exempt and non-exempt employees
- Process new hires, terminations, and pay changes with HR
- Verify approvals and maintain the retro pay tracker
- Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile wages payable
- Apply federal, state, and local rules on withholding and final pay
- Keep documentation traceable from timecard to approval, payment, and journal entry
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
- 3+ years owning full-cycle payroll processing
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax and wage-and-hour compliance
- First-hand experience with payroll reconciliation
- Foundational GAAP knowledge and experience with Sage Intacct
- Strong spreadsheet skills in Google Sheets or Excel
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-covered), 401(k), employer-paid life & disability insurance, identity theft protection, generous PTO, paid holidays, 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave, annual year-end company closure, professional development stipend, home office setup support, student loan forgiveness, pet wellness plans, legal services, home/auto insurance discounts, and exclusive marketplace savings
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote, United States.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $70,000–$85,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, 3+ years owning full-cycle payroll processing, and working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax and wage-and-hour compliance.
How do I apply?
You can apply now on the CodePath website.
How to apply
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