Sr. Accountant-Payroll

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sr. Accountant with Payroll experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the accounting department during the month-end, preparing General Ledger reconciliations, processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining accurate employee records in Workday, and supporting HR with benefits-related tasks. This role requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and a readiness to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

A senior GL accountant/payroll professional who will perform accounting and payroll-related tasks include but not limited to: 

• Prepare and post journal entries for balance sheet and income statement accounts 

• Prepare reconciliations for GL accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Assist with quarterly and yearly audit requests, as well as SOX related requests
• Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and completeness 

• Calculate payroll adjustments and retroactive payments 

• Ensuring compliance with payroll laws and process

• Formulate payroll-related reports for management

• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws through tax reporting and payments

Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to the payroll process; the principles of payroll procedures, processing, reconciling, and accounting. Ability to comprehend payroll processing and procedures; plan and manage time effectively to meet payroll processing timelines; work independently in all assigned aspects of the computerized payroll processing; set up, compile, verify, and process payroll related data in the WD system; reconcile and transmit files and payments for taxes, deferred compensation and retirement plans, and garnishments; review and analyze payroll reports for issues, and make necessary adjustments; reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and process journal entries to record activity.

 Education and Certifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar major is required
• A master’s in accounting or MBA is preferred
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in accounting or finance

Other skills

Workday, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office

Credible is open to hiring candidates in the following locations: Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin

Last updated on Aug 26, 2024