Payroll Specialist

Job overview

The Payroll Specialist role is onsite in Watertown, NY, with pay of $22–$26 per hour. The position supports Bowers Accountants & Advisors’ Client Accounting and Advisory Services group, which provides outsourced accounting services to businesses. The specialist processes payroll for assigned clients, supports payroll tax and regulatory compliance, responds to client inquiries, reconciles payroll accounts, and assists with audits. Accurate and timely payroll work contributes to the group’s broader accounting operations and client support.

What you'll do

• Process payroll accurately and on time for assigned clients
• ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements
• respond to client payroll inquiries
• reconcile payroll-related accounts
• assist with payroll audits and documentation
• and stay current on payroll practices and regulatory changes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

payroll specialist

watertown ny

$22–$26/hour

payroll processing

payroll tax

regulatory compliance

client accounting

accounts reconciliation

payroll audits

microsoft excel

accounting services

flexible work schedules

health insurance

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible work schedules
• health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• paid time off
• volunteer time off
• work-life balance culture
• and professional learning and development opportunities.

About the employer

Current is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Sector: 54.