Accountant II

Responsibilities

• Prepare retroactive payroll-related journal entries resulting from an HCM system conversion.
• Analyze payroll activity for both on-cycle and off-cycle payroll runs and identify variances.
• Research, validate, and document payroll variances to determine whether accounting adjustments are required.
• Compile supporting schedules, reconciliations, and audit-ready workpapers.
• Ensure payroll accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with GAAP.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Payroll, Payroll Tax, and HRIS/Payroll Technology.
• Support month-end close activities related to payroll accounting.
• Document processes and provide clear explanations of findings, adjustments, and accounting impacts.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of accounting experience, preferably with payroll accounting, payroll reconciliations, or general ledger accounting responsibilities.
• Experience investigating and resolving payroll-related variances and discrepancies.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage large data sets and interpret complex payroll information.
• Working knowledge of SOX compliance requirements.

Benefits

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.