Description We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Payroll Accountant in the retail industry, located in BOISE, Idaho, United States. As a Payroll Accountant, you'll be tasked with the maintenance of legacy payroll systems, setting up tax-insurance-wage tables for new locations, journal entry postings related to payroll, and account reconciliations. You will also coordinate with the Payroll Team to troubleshoot and resolve issues, and ensure the accuracy of payroll processes in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities: • Maintenance and operation of legacy payroll systems such as AS400 and KRONOS • Setting up tax-insurance-wage tables for new locations • Posting of payroll-related journal entries • Reconciliation of related accounts • Generation of period-end reports • Coordination with the Payroll Team to research and resolve issues • Ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of payroll processes in an evolving environment • Use of skills such as Accrual Accounting, Auditing, and Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation • Management of multistate payroll and benefits payroll • Overseeing employment tax and payroll taxes • Ensuring accurate payroll reconciliation. Requirements • Proficiency in Accrual Accounting is necessary. • Auditing skills are a must. • Experience with Kronos Timekeeping System is required. • Familiarity with AS400 is important. • Ability to handle Multistate Payroll is essential. • Experience in managing Benefits Payroll is vital. • Knowledge of Compensation & Benefits is necessary. • Proficiency in Employment tax is required. • Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation skills are important. • Expertise in handling Payroll Taxes is crucial. • Ability to Reconcile Payroll is required. 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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 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) .