Payroll Accountant
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
At a Glance
Payroll Accountant earns an average of $49,900/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2.5 years. Top skills: Accounting, Detail Oriented, Reconciliation.
$49,900/yr
Bachelor's degree
2.5 years
3
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Accountants and Auditors
Median Wage
$81,680/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.6%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (20)
Accounting
Reconciliation
Finance
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
State Regulations
Payroll Processing
Financial Statements
General Ledger
Auditing
Account Reconciliation
ERP Systems Knowledge
Payroll Reporting
Accounts Receivable
Financial Controls
Month-End Closing
Collections
Balance Sheet
Regulatory Requirements
Automation
Common Skills (10)
Detail Oriented
Microsoft Office
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Organizational Skills
Research
Tenacity
Interpersonal Communications
Problem Solving
Mental Concentration
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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