Financial Accountant; Payroll

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Job Title:

Financial Accountant (Payroll) Pay Rate: $30 to $40/HR Duration: 18 months

Location:

King of Prussia, PA (Hybrid - 1-2 days/month onsite only)

We are looking for a Financial Accountant (Payroll). The focus will be on Payroll /HR General Ledger reporting and reconciliations. Function as the primary liaison with Corporate and site/other entity accounting contacts on Payroll/HR activity.

• Be the primary contact for accounting general ledger and reporting inquiries.
• Reconcile payroll processing direct deposits/check totals to GL postings.
• Report entity net cash activity for all payroll to ensure proper intercompany entries are made by accounting.
• Create journal entries for other intercompany activities.
• Research and resolve old outstanding payroll checks.
• Confirm payroll loan balances at the time of pending employee termination to HR Business Partners
• Handle our accelerated or lump sum loan deduction entries in SAP HRMS.
• Track overall and entity-level payroll & T&E administrative cost actual spending.
• Provide forecasts and budget projections for overall and entity level Payroll/T&E costs.
• Review and approve monthly ADP invoices and submit them for processing.
• Provide support and representation for Payroll/HR in any financial system projects.

• Handle journal entry file preparation for monthly accounting transfers of benefits payroll posting.
• Reviewing benefits claims costs against general ledger posting activity each month.
• Reconciliation of retiree and COBRA direct pay and claim reporting each month.
• Audit benefits payroll activity and review with benefits vendors on a quarterly basis.
• Handle journal entry preparation for Bostik miscellaneous benefit costs billing on a quarterly basis.

• Potential to support overall HR actual vs budget spending analysis as well as annual budget development.
• Context and environment (include % travel, if applicable;
  Three HES References Below are required on all descriptions; the site may have additional HES references; for physical demands refer to the job Demand Form for this role)
• Developing/maintaining strong technical accounting/analysis expertise
• Developing/maintaining strong knowledge of SAP and Excel
• Communicating with all levels of the finance and Payroll/HR organization to gather information and meet requirements.
• Demonstrate effective communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements.
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, Safe Start, etc.)
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident, or injury incidents.
• Potential for remote work 2-3 days per week.

• A high school degree is required, but a higher degree is preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in Accounting/Finance and/or HR/ Payroll corporate environment is required.
• Strong technical accounting skills
• A strong Excel skill set is required.
• A strong SAP or computerized HRMS skill set is desired.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

Remote