Manage bi-weekly payroll for multiple companies, calculate commissions and bonuses, prepare payroll journal entries, reconcile payroll tax and benefit accounts, support W-2 and tax filings, assist month-end close, and lead payroll process improvements and automation.
Thrasher Partners is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Accountant to oversee payroll operations for three companies that make up our West Region. This position reports directly to the Regional Controller (for the West Region) and plays an integral role in the accounting team.
The Payroll Accountant ensures that employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all applicable payroll tax laws and company policies. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Accounting, and operational teams to uphold strong internal controls, reporting accuracy, and continuous process improvement.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and take pride in precision and accountability, we’d love to connect with you.
Location – This position is based in Omaha, NE and requires in-office presence as we deeply value the collaboration, innovation, and culture that stem from working together.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
As Payroll Accountant, you will:
Education, Experience and Additional Skills:
Why Join Our Team?
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple operating companies while working alongside a collaborative regional accounting team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring operational excellence, supporting leadership, and continuously improving payroll processes.
If you are a payroll professional who values accuracy, integrity, and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.
Thrasher Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we welcome you to apply!
The Payroll Accountant ensures that employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all applicable payroll tax laws and company policies. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Accounting, and operational teams to uphold strong internal controls, reporting accuracy, and continuous process improvement.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and take pride in precision and accountability, we’d love to connect with you.
Location – This position is based in Omaha, NE and requires in-office presence as we deeply value the collaboration, innovation, and culture that stem from working together.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
- An amazing culture with a team you can be proud to work alongside!
- Awesome work environment with an on-site cafeteria, gym and locker rooms; casual dress policy, and fun employee events and celebrations!
- Advanced Training, Tools and Resources for Success.
- A competitive salary and comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more).
- Opportunities for Person and Professional Growth.
As Payroll Accountant, you will:
- Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule for multiple companies.
- Prepare and calculate sales commissions, production incentives, and other bonus programs to support payroll processing.
- Prepare payroll-related journal entries and maintain thorough supporting documentation.
- Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and benefit-related accounts.
- Support preparation, reconciliation, and filing of W-2s and other payroll tax reporting requirements.
- Assist with payroll process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Provide support for other month-end accounting close procedures as needed.
Education, Experience and Additional Skills:
- 3+ years of payroll processing and payroll accounting experience (multi-company experience preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong understanding of payroll taxes, wage laws, and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing commission- or incentive-based compensation structures.
- Proficiency in payroll systems such as Rippling and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Why Join Our Team?
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple operating companies while working alongside a collaborative regional accounting team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring operational excellence, supporting leadership, and continuously improving payroll processes.
If you are a payroll professional who values accuracy, integrity, and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.
Thrasher Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we welcome you to apply!
Top Skills
Excel
Rippling
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