GL Payroll Accountant

About the role

The GL Payroll Accountant plays a key role in the Accounting & Finance team by managing full-cycle payroll and general ledger accounting. This position handles weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for approximately 200 employees, prepares journal entries and reconciliations, supports month-end close, and assists with treasury, fixed asset, and audit activities. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with broad exposure to both payroll and core accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle weekly and bi-weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees using Paylocity, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and month-end adjustments, in the general ledger system.
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile payroll taxes and assist with W-2 processing to ensure compliance with payroll tax reporting requirements.
• Monitor fixed assets and maintain depreciation schedules in accordance with accounting policies and GAAP.
• Record daily cash receipts and cash transactions accurately and promptly.
• Support treasury and cash management activities, including monitoring cash balances and assisting with related reporting.
• Administer and reconcile company credit card activity, ensuring proper coding and documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and maintaining strong internal controls.
• Collaborate with team members across the organization to resolve payroll, accounting, and reconciliation issues.
• Maintain accurate, organized financial records and contribute to continuous improvement of accounting and payroll processes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of general ledger (GL) accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in general ledger accounting, including journal entry preparation and posting.
• Hands-on experience with journal entry and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities.
• Knowledge of payroll tax reporting and related compliance requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with payroll processing, including weekly and bi-weekly cycles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience using Paylocity for payroll processing.
• Experience using Sage or similar accounting software for general ledger activities.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting and maintaining depreciation schedules.
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining strong internal controls.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a small, tight-knit accounting and finance team.
• Strong communication skills to interact with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Schedule

This role is fully on-site, Monday through Friday, with standard hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year.

Benefits

A benefits package is provided.