Payroll Accountant

About the role

Protective Industrial Products is seeking a highly motivated Payroll Accountant to administer payroll, travel, and expense accounting. This role reports to the Global Payroll Manager and will collaborate closely with finance, payroll, benefits, HR, and other accounting functions. We are looking for a candidate who is highly collaborative, analytical, excels at problem-solving, and can work both independently and as an effective team contributor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly, biweekly, and monthly journal entries, accruals, forecasts, and reconciliations related to payroll and other compensation-related transactions.
• Balance payroll, payroll tax, and vendor service-related bank activity, supporting the annual budget process and audit.
• Work closely with the payroll provider to coordinate timely payroll tax filings.
• Support integration efforts for acquired companies and system implementations.
• Support the SAP Concur Travel and Expense reporting system, process monthly expenses and accruals, assist with expense report accounting audits, and initiate out-of-pocket reimbursements.
• Prepare payroll and employment-related reports and provide back-up for the US Payroll Administrator.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in payroll accounting or related accounting role(s) required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Experience in integrated travel and expense systems (SAP Concur) preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems (ADP Lyric) preferred.
• Experience with ERP platforms (Epicor Solar Eclipse/SysPro ERP) preferred.
• American Payroll Association FPC or CPP certification preferred.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.