Payroll Accountant

Robert Half is seeking an efficient Payroll Accountant to join a non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area on a long-term contract basis. As the Payroll Accountant you will support the day-to-day accounting operations while overseeing payroll accuracy, grant-related financial activity, and timely reporting. The ideal Payroll Accountant brings strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple financial priorities in a deadline-driven environment. If this sounds like you, then click the apply button today and become an integral part of the team. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at and mention job reference #03575.

As a Payroll Accountant your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Oversee general ledger activity and keep accounting records accurate, organized, and up to date across daily financial operations.

• Handle incoming and outgoing transactions by managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes with proper documentation.

• Complete regular bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and align accounting data across financial systems and donor records.

• Prepare journal entries, maintain audit-ready support files, and contribute to month-end and year-end close procedures.

• Administer payroll processing, maintain payroll records, track paid time off balances, and support related compliance reporting.

• Assign payroll and employee benefit costs to the correct funding sources and reconcile retirement plan reporting activity.

• Prepare reimbursement billings and financial reports for government agencies, foundations, and other funding partners while monitoring grant spending for compliance.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance review, audit preparation, and special financial analysis in partnership with finance leadership and external advisors.

• Work closely with internal departments to support reporting needs, uphold internal controls, and contribute to organizational projects and events as needed.

The ideal Payroll Accountant candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least two years of accounting experience, with nonprofit environment experience strongly preferred.

• Practical understanding of nonprofit accounting practices, financial reporting, and fund-based expense tracking.

• Experience processing full-cycle payroll, including multi-state payroll and payroll tax reporting.

• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and QuickBooks or similar accounting platforms.

• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

• Experience supporting financial audits and preparing documentation for external auditors.

• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

If this sounds like you, then click the apply button today and become an integral part of the team. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at and mention job reference #03575.