Payroll Administrator – Staff Accountant

Microbac Laboratories, Inc.

Payroll Administrator managing payroll practices and ensuring compliance at Microbac. Responsible for payroll cycles, reporting discrepancies, and providing data analysis for the Finance team.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll management, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while utilizing ADP Essential Time for efficient payroll processing. Strong analytical skills for data reconciliation and reporting, combined with effective communication and organizational abilities.

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Payroll ManagementADP Essential TimeCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)Data AnalysisRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingBalance Sheet ReconciliationTax Withholding ManagementData ReportingFinancial Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailMulti-tasking

Tools & Technologies

ADP Essential TimeCertiniaMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

Labor LawsPayroll RegulationsEmployee CompensationTax ComplianceConfidentiality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate and manage the payroll practices at Microbac, ensuring accurate employee compensation, tax withholdings, and deductions in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Provide support for balance sheet reconciliation for the Finance team.
Create efficiencies and improve processes for payroll practices, utilization of ADP Essential Time, and tax compliance.
Manage federal, state, and local tax withholdings, social security, and unemployment insurance.
Monitor and maintain consistent processes for monitoring and reviewing tax compliance and filings.
Provide reports and data analysis for payroll cycles identifying discrepancies and adjustments.
Assist senior leaders with analyzing data related to overtime, vacation payout liabilities, and inconsistencies.
Collaborate with Human Resources on people moves, promotions, salary adjustments, new hires, terminations, and discrepancies in payroll.
Process bi-weekly payroll, distribute payroll reports, and execute year-end processes related to payroll and tax.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive employee salary and personal information.
Assist with projects and initiatives as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field or at least 5 years of managing payroll processes with the utilization of ADP Essential Time.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
Advanced software proficiency with ADP Essential Time and Certinia, or another cloud-based business management platform that combines financial management, professional services automation, and enterprise resource planning tools.
Expert skill level in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook, and intermediate skill level with Teams and PowerPoint.
Strong knowledge and continuous education on the regulations for labor laws and state regulations for payroll and exiting employee pay requirements.
Experience with managing and reconciling balance sheets.
Effective and articulate verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail for reconciling payroll, reports, and audits.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability
generous paid time off including vacation
holidays
flextime
a wellness program
referral bonus
tuition reimbursement