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Kimley-Horn Payroll Accountant in Raleigh, North Carolina
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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
Why Kimley-Horn?
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 (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Time Off: 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.
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Posted Date 6 days ago (3/17/2025 11:21 AM)
ID 2025-17498
Education Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Focus Finance/Acct/Business