Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Accounting Analyst
Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Accounting Analyst to join our client to support accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance reporting within a dynamic and collaborative accounting team. This individual will manage payroll operations, ensure data accuracy, and reconcile key accounts while serving as a trusted partner to HR and Finance. The ideal candidate will be detail-driven, analytical, and capable of navigating complex payroll systems to uphold precision and integrity in all financial and benefits processes.
Compensation:
$65,000 – $75,000/year
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, normal business hours | Hybrid in Newark, DE (work from home on Fridays after training)
Key Responsibilities of the Payroll and Benefits Accounting Analyst:
Manage Payroll Operations: Oversee the full payroll cycle, ensuring timely and accurate processing for all employees, including calculations for wages, commissions, bonuses, and deductions.
Administer Benefits Programs: Coordinate and maintain employee benefit plans, reconcile monthly invoices, and manage 401(k) funding and compliance requirements.
Reconcile and Report Financial Data: Prepare journal entries, reconcile payroll and benefits accounts with the general ledger, and generate reports for management and audits.
Ensure Compliance and Data Accuracy: Maintain current knowledge of payroll laws, benefit regulations, and tax requirements while safeguarding confidential employee data.
Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with HR, Finance, and external vendors to resolve discrepancies, enhance efficiency, and maintain streamlined payroll and benefits processes.
Qualifications and Skills for the Payroll and Benefits Accounting Analyst:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience also considered.
3–5 years of progressive experience in payroll, benefits administration, or accounting.
Comprehensive understanding of payroll laws, ERISA guidelines, and benefit compliance standards.
Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or Paycom.
Advanced Excel skills with a strong aptitude for data validation and reconciliation.
High attention to detail, confidentiality, and commitment to accuracy in all processes.
Why Join Us?
Join a collaborative environment where your expertise directly supports operational excellence and employee well-being. This role offers a balance of autonomy and teamwork, exposure to both HR and accounting functions, and the opportunity to build long-term impact through process improvement and data integrity.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.
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