Payroll Accountant II at PaulHood – Chattanooga, Tennessee

Title: Payroll Accountant II
Reports to: Payroll Manager
Location: Chattanooga Office (In-office)

About the Role
At PaulHood, we are transforming the mid-market CPA industry into an entirely new model. Our year-round membership approach provides clients with proactive tax and financial guidance tailored to their long-term goals. With over 15,000 clients nationwide and 30+ years of service, we've modernized our firm with scalable systems and centralized operations that function more like a SaaS company than a traditional CPA firm.

In response to our continued growth, we are seeking a Payroll Accountant II to support both accurate payroll processing and the preparation and review of reliable financial information for our clients. This role is responsible for collecting, validating, and entering payroll data while ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as maintaining strong bookkeeping practices, performing reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting.

The position plays a critical role in executing payroll and accounting workflows efficiently and accurately, serving both internal teams and external clients with professionalism and responsiveness. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in payroll processing and compliance, bookkeeping and reconciliations, client communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration, along with the ability to deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this role, you must be highly detail-oriented, organized, and process-driven, with a strong commitment to data integrity and client success. You should be comfortable managing multiple payroll schedules, navigating complex client needs, and interpreting payroll policies with confidence. The ideal candidate is proactive in identifying and resolving issues, communicates clearly and professionally, and works effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. A positive, solution-focused mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment are essential.

What You Will Do, Own, and Bring

What's In It For You
You will join a forward-thinking team that is reshaping the future of the tax and accounting industry. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, our gender-balanced leadership group reflects our belief in the power of varied perspectives to drive innovation. You'll align with an organization that helps its clients optimize their financial health, enabling them to keep more, save more, and protect more of their money so they can use it for the things they care about most.

In addition to the inherent satisfaction of aligning with a business that is changing the lives of thousands of people, you will receive stock options to align your rewards with the success of the company. Importantly, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes trust, collaboration, and having fun. We work hard and value rest.

In addition, our benefits package includes:
+ Bonus Opportunity
+ Stock Options
+ Generous time off allowance (Holiday, Vacation, & Sick time), above industry standard
+ Paid parental leave
+ Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package
+ 401k Program with Company Matching
+ Paid Volunteer Days
+ Educational/Personal Growth Reimbursement

EEO and Diversity Statement
PaulHood is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, compensate, develop, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic or activity in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process, please tell us.

At PaulHood, we champion a vibrant workplace culture that thrives on diversity, and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We are one team from many backgrounds, innovating through diversity of individuals, who are driven by a passion for creating an inclusive space for all. Believing a culture of equality creates a stronger work environment for all employees and that we are all accountable for encouraging and celebrating diverse voices, PaulHood will continue to champion a workplace culture that prizes diversity and inclusivity.