Sr Payroll Accountant

Payroll Sr Accountant

The main purpose of this role is to work with our accounting group to produce accurate and timely financial statements for internal and external use. This will include general ledger accounting in accordance with applicable accounting standards as well as many other corporate and site accounting processes. The Payroll Sr Accountant will work closely with the Payroll, Sales, Ops & FP&A departments each month to record the appropriate Payroll expense, commissions and bonuses and taxes. This person will also work with the Accounting team during the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting periods including the external audit. You will interact with corporate and site level associates and managers (our customers) to assist with financial information communication.

Job Responsibilities

Record the weekly and bi-weekly payrolls as well as commission and bonus accruals during the month end close period. Also record any reclassing and true-up entries.

Reconcile various payroll related balance sheet accounts on monthly basis.

Support quarterly and annual audits, including schedule preparation and fulfilling sample selection requests.

Prepare period financial analysis comparing payroll accounts to ensure accuracy of payroll entries. Also prepare quarterly management schedules related to payroll.

Support Operations by helping to answer monthly P&L related questions.

Manage and reconcile the escheatment process for payroll and accounts payable checks.

Assist management with implementation of process and control improvements.

Contribute with ad-hoc assignments from management as needed.

Critical Skills & Experience Requirements

Bachelors in Accounting or related field (Required)

3+ years of experience with demonstrated increasing responsibilities and exposure to technical accounting issues (Required)

3+ years of Experience in the Restaurant or Retail industries is preferred

2+ years of Experience in working with SAP or large sized ERP system (Preferred)

In-depth understanding of GAAP and the ability to research and apply technical accounting issues to recording and reporting financial results

An advanced understanding of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word and Excel is required. Pivot table usage, Vlookup and Sumif(s) formula knowledge is essential to be successful in this role.

Strong organizational and communication skills essential to success

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and projects

Communicate effectively with management, coworkers and external auditors

Ability to learn quickly; make an immediate impact and provide value-added service

Maintain confidentiality with regard to all information being recorded due to the sensitive nature of the data being processed