Accountant II

Salary: USD
26 - USD
29 per hour

• Prepare retroactive payroll-related journal entries resulting from an HCM system conversion.
• Analyze payroll activity for both on-cycle and off-cycle payroll runs and identify variances.
• Research, validate, and document payroll variances to determine whether accounting adjustments are required.
• Compile supporting schedules, reconciliations, and audit-ready work papers.
• Ensure payroll accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with GAAP.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Payroll, Payroll Tax, and HRIS/Payroll Technology.
• Support month-end close activities related to payroll accounting.
• Document processes and provide clear explanations of findings, adjustments, and accounting impacts.

• 3-7 years of accounting experience, preferably with payroll accounting, payroll reconciliations, or general ledger accounting responsibilities.
• Experience investigating and resolving payroll-related variances and discrepancies.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage large data sets and interpret complex payroll information.