Payroll Accountant

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Payroll Accountant to join the corporate team in our Raleigh, NC headquarters. This is an in-office role in our Raleigh office – 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601.

The candidate will be involved in a variety of Payroll functions and will work with employees at all levels across the firm. 

• Process semi-monthly multi-state payroll – from start to finish
• Responsible for creating and updating payroll reports in Business Intelligence; Data auditing
• Assist in processing semi-monthly timesheets and timesheet compliance
• Worker’s Compensation Audit – assist in preparing audit workpaper
• Verifications of Employment
• Back up to other payroll accountants
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Proven experience as a Payroll Accountant or in a similar role
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
• Experience with the following is preferred: databases and reporting; payroll software; and multi-state tax (UKG Pro and Business Intelligence reporting preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including intermediate skills with Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills and client service mentality
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization
• High degree of professionalism with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality
• Excellent organization, detail-orientation, and follow-through skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited daily supervision
• Ability and willingness to learn new software applications

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.