Payroll & Benefits Accountant

About Us:

Florim USA is committed to making a positive impact on our community and the environment. We believe in using our business as a force for good, balancing profit with purpose. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality products/services while maintaining a strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

We are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join our team in Clarksville, TN. You will be responsible for ensuring employees are compensated fairly and that their benefits are managed effectively. The idea candidate will possess the leadership and technical skills necessary to lead a team in a supervisory role and a commitment to sustainability.

Position Summary:

The Payroll and Benefits Accountant is responsible for supporting payroll and benefits functions, including processing payroll, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This role works closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate reporting and employee support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Accurately process multi-state payroll for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for salaried, and expatriate employees.
• Benefits Administration: Oversee employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. Manage benefits enrollments, modifications, and terminations, and ensure proper deductions are made in each payroll cycle.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform month-end and year-end reconciliations for payroll-related accounts. Resolve discrepancies in payroll and benefits records and ensure all taxes and benefits contributions are accounted for accurately.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, including timely payroll tax filing. Prepare reports and documentation for internal and external audits, as well as regulatory filings.
• Employee Support: Respond to payroll and benefits-related inquiries from employees. Provide support in resolving payroll discrepancies, benefits issues, and tax-related questions.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate payroll and benefits processes for efficiency and compliance. Implement improvements to streamline operations and maintain best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure smooth integration of payroll and benefits data. Communicate effectively across teams to address issues and ensure accuracy.
• System Management: Maintain and manage payroll and benefits data in the company’s HRIS or payroll software system (e.g., UKG Pro). Regularly update employee records and ensure system accuracy.
• Training and Documentation: Assist in creating and updating payroll and benefits training materials. Ensure documentation is accurate and accessible for HR and employees.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field, or 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting, payroll processing, and benefits administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, benefits administration, and accounting principles.
• Proven ability to manage complex payroll systems and multi-state payroll processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with payroll software (e.g., UKG Pro) is a plus.
• Knowledge of compliance laws including FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA.

Benefits:

Florim USA offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Florim USA is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide a drug-free workplace, and all new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

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Compensation details: 55000-65000 Yearly Salary