Payroll Accountant

  • Full-time

Company Description

The ideal Payroll Accountant will have experience with multi-national full cycle payroll experience. Reporting into the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Accountant will process payroll for 300+ employees. The Payroll Accountant will also collaborate with Accounting and Finance for Month end/Year end close.

Job Description

• Understand the various requirements and payroll laws related to payroll processing for various states and countries
• Process wage garnishments, 401k distributions/contribution, and payroll taxes
• Assist Payroll Manager with calculating bonuses and commissions
• Own the on-boarding process of new employees and audit employee records for accuracy
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll and generating necessary reports from NetSuite/QuickBooks
• Record all necessary payroll entries and allocations to the various deptartments
• Manage time-keeping and expense reporting system set up, approval process, and maintenance
• Research and maintain timing filing for various state business license and tax filings
• Assist with financial audits and GL analysis
• Assist in preparing timely and accurate financial statements and analysis
• Prepare timely monthly reconciliations of all bank and credit card accounts and assist in the reconciliation of various general ledger accounts, as assigned by Payroll Supervisor and Finance Director
• Assist in preparation of the annual financial audit and other outside audits
• Enter and/or ensure proper entry of accounts payable, customer deposits, general ledger and other financial transactions
• Prepare monthly and recurring journal entries for approval
• Create policies, procedures and workflows for accounting functions to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline processes
• Assist in maintaining paperless filing system for Finance Department and contract tracking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll and accounting experience
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, V-lookups, Sum IF's, H-Look ups)
• Competency with QuickBooks a must
• Advanced skills in NetSuite or similar accounting software
• High attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks

Additional Information

Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related fieldAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.