Payroll Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Handle the monthly general ledger close process including preparing GL account reconciliations and validations, posting journal entries, processing GL interfaces, variance analyses, payroll wage payment vendor invoice reconciliation
• Aid senior and senior managers in providing GL mapping and accounting solutions at department and business unit levels
• Monthly general ledger close process: preparation of journal entries including garnishments, PAC contributions, and other payroll related accruals (US and Europe)
• Provide backup support to other payroll accounting team members, GL account reconciliations (e.g. bank accounts, benefits, payroll taxes, other payroll related items), preparing various journal entries, and other ad hoc accounting projects and analyses
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Desktop Procedures related to the areas of responsibility
• Conduct GL research and financial analysis for various Business Units
• Manage escheatment filing process

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Education/Training: BA/BS degree in accounting or finance
• Business Experience: 3-4 years accounting experience
• SAP or other large Enterprise Software experience, advanced Excel skills
• Workday system experience
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial statements as it relates to Payroll
• Ability to manage and prioritize various responsibilities with competing, short deadlines
• Very strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Customer-oriented with strong ability for trouble-shooting and issue resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills