Lead Accountant - Payroll & Tax Administration

Location: Conroe, Texas
Compensation: Based on experience

We are seeking an experienced and highly dependable Lead Accountant with a strong background in payroll administration and payroll tax compliance. This position requires someone who is self-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing critical responsibilities under firm, uncompromising deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience processing and administering payroll, completing payroll tax deposits and reports, and reconciling payroll-related accounts. Experience working with federal, state, and local municipality payroll requirements is highly preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing and payroll administration activities.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax deposits accurately and on time.
• Complete required federal, state, and local payroll tax reporting.
• Reconcile payroll records, tax liabilities, deposits, and related accounts.
• Research and resolve payroll or payroll tax discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Monitor filing schedules and ensure all reporting and payment deadlines are met.
• Work independently while maintaining a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Assist with other accounting and payroll-related responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll processing and payroll administration.
• Experience preparing payroll tax deposits, reports, and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of payroll-related federal and state requirements.
• Experience using QuickBooks and payroll software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet strict deadlines.
• Extremely dependable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and follow issues through resolution.
• Experience handling payroll requirements across multiple states.
• Familiarity with local municipality payroll taxes and reporting requirements.
• Experience managing payroll and tax responsibilities for multiple companies, locations, or accounts.

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's payroll, accounting, tax reporting, reconciliation, and software experience.

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