Payroll accountant

Pavago
Full-time South-Africa, South-Africa Other-General
Posted:
February 25, 2026
Location:
South-Africa, South-Africa, South-Africa

Job Description

Payroll Accountant
Position Type: Full-Time, RemoteWorking Hours: Flexible, aligned with U. S. client time zones
About Pavago
Pavago seeks a Payroll Accountant to manage payroll operations for client organizations. This role is critical for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, taxes are filed correctly, and records are compliant and audit-ready. You will handle the end-to-end payroll lifecycle, integrating payroll data with accounting systems, resolving discrepancies, and delivering high-quality reporting.
Responsibilities Payroll Processing:
Administer bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payrolls for 50-500 employees.
Validate employee time entries, overtime, bonuses, and deductions before each run.
Process payroll through systems like ADP, Paychex, Gusto, Quick Books Payroll, or Bamboo HR. Journal Entries & Reconciliations:
Post payroll transactions into Quick Books, Net Suite, or Xero.
Reconcile payroll clearing accounts...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: South-Africa, South-Africa
Posted: February 25, 2026
Deadline: April 06, 2026