Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

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.

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 departments

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

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

Education Requirements : Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.