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Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to join our team in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In this role, you will handle payroll operations with a strong focus on accounting, tax administration, and reporting. This is a long-term contract position that requires expertise in multi-state payroll processes and employee tax implications.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee payroll processing for a growing workforce of 640 employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Manage tax administration and reporting, including handling tax implications for contract-based employee relocations.

• Utilize accounting principles to maintain general ledger entries related to payroll activities.

• Process semi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

• Collaborate with benefits providers to manage transactions and ensure proper deductions.

• Review and post employee timecards using HRIS systems, ensuring data integrity.

• Conduct audits on payroll records to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Engage in informed discussions with stakeholders regarding payroll tax matters and reporting.

• Use advanced Excel functions, such as pivot tables, for payroll data analysis and reporting.

• Work on-site two days a week to support payroll operations and team collaboration. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll accounting, with a focus on multi-state payroll operations.

• Proficiency in HRIS systems, including UKG Pro and other timekeeping platforms.

• Strong understanding of payroll tax administration and reporting requirements.

• Experience with 401k and RRSP administration processes.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis.

• Familiarity with auditing payroll records for accuracy and compliance.

• Ability to handle full-cycle payroll operations in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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