Senior Payroll Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post payroll related journal entries, including wages, taxes, benefits, garnishments, and accrued payroll liabilities.
• Reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts, including payroll clearing, accrued PTO, employer tax liabilities, benefits payable, retirement withholdings, and intercompany allocations.
• Partner with Payroll and Finance to resolve discrepancies between payroll system output and general ledger postings.
• Review payroll register data prior to posting to ensure accuracy of coding by department and cost center.
• Support month end and year end close activities, including payroll accruals for unpaid wages and bonuses.
• Aid in W-2 reconciliations, payroll tax filings, state withholding and unemployment notices, 1099 reporting, census filings, and payroll related audits.
• Prepare documentation and supporting schedules for financial, workers' compensation, and 401(k) audits.
• Maintain documentation and internal controls related to payroll accounting processes.
• Establish and maintain state registrations for withholding, unemployment, and local payroll taxes.
• Research and resolve variances between payroll reports and financial statements.
• Create new general ledger mappings and system configurations to support acquisitions.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reporting and labor cost analysis for Finance leadership.
• Participate in payroll accounting projects and continuous process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Five to ten years of accounting experience with direct payroll accounting, reconciliations, and payroll tax preparation.
• Experience working with payroll systems, preferably ADP Workforce Now, and ERP/general ledger systems.
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, accrual accounting, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment while maintaining accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.