Payroll Accountant Calculating employee earnings and deductions Preparing employee paychecks Maintaining and updating accurate payroll documents Updating payroll and accounting files, general ledger, and tax documents Overseeing the payment of paid and unpaid leaves Resolving any payroll related issues and employee queries Calculating and processing holiday deductions and overtime earnings Undertaking payroll audits Preparing tax reports on time Adhering to State and Federal regulations when carrying out payroll accounting practices Regularly updating payroll systems Keeping a tab on employee timesheets and leaves Performing accurate tax deductions Reviewing company payroll system and suggesting improvements Ensuring employee salaries are transferred to respective bank accounts in a timely manner