Senior Payroll Accountant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Review and prepare payroll journal entries for each pay cycle
•Maintain accurate payroll reports to ensure payroll expenses are allocated accordingly
•Perform reconciliation of payroll related general ledger accounts
•Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing payroll data
•Prepare and record journal entries to allocate benefit related expenses
•Collaborate with HR department to make updates to HRIS system
•Collaborate with other departments to gather and maintain accurate time tracking
•Review and prepare capitalized labor journal entries
•Timely completion of assigned month-end close tasks
•Assist with annual financial audit by providing detailed backup as assigned
•Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

•Solid understanding of payroll best practices and accounting fundamentals
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
•Must be comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders as needed
•Experience with HRIS systems
•Experience with ERP systems and expertise leveraging Excel
•Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field
•5-7 years of related experience with increasing responsibility
•Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
•Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times