Description We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-entity workforce in Dallas, Texas. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can balance compliance, analysis, and employee support while managing complex multi-state payroll activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining payroll accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and supporting year-end and retirement-related reporting requirements. Responsibilities: - Oversee the complete bi-weekly payroll cycle for multiple entities, ensuring timely and accurate processing for a workforce of more than 750 employees across several states using Workday payroll tools. - Examine timekeeping records before each payroll run, address missing or inconsistent punches, and work closely with supervisors to confirm accurate submission of hours. - Verify payroll inputs such as labor allocations, incentive payments, bonus earnings, and vehicle-related allowances to ensure proper calculation and coding. - Reconcile payroll funding and settlement activity, confirm disbursements, and research accounting variances or journal issues to support accurate financial reporting. - Administer wage garnishments, manage rejected payroll payments, and respond to payroll tax agency notices with appropriate follow-up and resolution. - Coordinate new state payroll tax registrations and support tax code configuration in Workday as business operations expand into additional jurisdictions. - Process special payroll requests including off-cycle runs and reversals when corrections or urgent payments are required. - Lead year-end payroll activities by preparing, reviewing, and distributing W-2 documents, while also assisting with retirement plan testing, Form 5500 support, and 401(k) audit needs. - Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for employee and manager payroll inquiries, providing clear guidance and timely issue resolution. Requirements - At least 5 years of experience managing full-cycle payroll, including multi-state processing for large employee populations. - Strong hands-on expertise with Workday Payroll and Workday Time & Attendance in a complex operational environment. - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. - Solid understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax rules, year-end reporting obligations, and garnishment administration. - Demonstrated strength in payroll auditing, reconciliations, and troubleshooting with exceptional attention to detail. - Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments and support employees and managers effectively. - Experience handling payroll for multiple legal entities is preferred. - Payroll certification and advanced Excel capabilities are preferred, along with familiarity with retirement deductions or third-party tax compliance platforms. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .