Payroll Accountant

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.