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 departments.
- Manage time-keeping and expense reporting system set up, approval process, and maintenance.
- Research and maintain timely 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 field. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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