Payroll Staff Accountant

About The Role

The Payroll Staff Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of the payroll function.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate processing of the payroll
• Reviewing inquiries to ensure set up of Federal, State, and Local taxes
• Assisting associates with payroll and tax questions and concerns
• Auditing, identifying, and resolving payroll and tax variances
• Compliance research related to payroll and tax questions and concerns
• Completion of data reconciliation between subsystem (Workday/OSV) and Oracle/SAP General Ledger
• Troubleshoot errors as they arise during payroll process
• Execution of ongoing Payroll processes
• Facilitation of cross brand communication as it relates to Payroll functions and deliverables
• Creation and maintenance of audit reports for data within Workday
• Assist with project development and implementation on an ongoing basis
• Assist with improvements related to process enhancements, innovation, and technological updates

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree and 1 year experience in multi-state payroll tax. General ledger experience is preferred.
• Systems experience and strong aptitude with Excel, Access, Oracle, and SAP. Workday experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills – Ability to collaborate across departments with various Payroll stakeholders, HR, and IT resources.
• Outstanding leadership and teamwork skills; ability to work well with others
• Excellent Communication skills (verbal and written); ability to articulate potentially complex system and process components into user friendly terms.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced and ever-changing environment
• Attention to detail, ability to take initiative, and excellent prioritization abilities required

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand's discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.

Pay

The target salary range for this role is: $60,000 – 65,000. Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Schedule & Location

This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the Talbots office location in Hingham, MA as defined by business needs. NOTE: we can also consider candidates who can work hybrid from our Duluth, MN or Ft Myers, FL brand offices also.