Sr Payroll Accountant

· Review and Validation:
Review, analyze, and validate bi-weekly/monthly payroll reports to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
· Data Integrity:
Maintain accurate payroll data and ensure timely updates of employee information, job changes, compensation changes, and tax data within payroll systems.
· Journal Preparation:
Prepare and record timely and accurate payroll-related journal entries, including but not limited to vacation accruals, health benefits, 401(k) contributions, bonuses, commissions, sales incentives, etc.
· System Integration and system support:
Work with ERP/payroll systems to ensure data flows are accurate and journal interfaces are functioning correctly.
· Policy Compliance:
Ensure payroll processes adhere to internal financial controls, company policies, SOX requirements (if applicable), and local labor and tax laws.
· Ad-Hoc Projects:
Provide analytical support and complete special projects or assignments related to payroll, compensation, or employee benefits as required by leadership.
· Experience in payroll systems or HRIS (e.g., Workday, ADP) are a plus.
· 5–10 years of experience in payroll accounting or general accounting with payroll responsibilities.
· Experience working in a multi-state payroll environment.
· Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., ADP, SAP, Workday, Oracle, Paycom, etc.).
· Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
· Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas).
· Familiarity with payroll tax , garnishments, and benefits administration.
· Experience with general ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
· Working knowledge of payroll-related compliance requirements (e.g., FLSA, IRS regulations).
· Analytical & Functional

Skills:

· Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail.
· Ability to interpret complex payroll data and resolve discrepancies quickly.
· Experience in preparing accruals for vacation, bonuses, and benefits.
· Ability to reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end close processes.
· Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to meet tight deadlines.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external vendors.
· High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
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