Associate Payroll Accountant

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Associate Payroll Accountant

100% Remote

$27/HR-$29/HR (Based on Experience & Qualifications)

Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)

Brilliant Financial Staffing is engaged in a search for a payroll accountant for a client in the food manufacturing industry. The position is a long‑term contract (minimum six months) with potential extension, 100% remote, and the client requires immediate availability to interview and start as soon as possible.

• Balance and validate payroll postings to the general ledger for multiple employers and ledgers
• Allocate payroll‑ and tax‑related expenses through journal entries
• Monitor and prepare payroll accruals and perform account validations to ensure accurate reporting of outstanding liabilities
• Prepare and reconcile multiple bank account validations
• Assist with preparing, coding, and processing of invoices
• Meet strict month‑end close deadlines
• Determine and monitor intercompany general ledger posting requirements
• Ensure all balance sheet accruals accurately reflect outstanding payroll‑related liabilities
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data

• Prior payroll accountant or general ledger accounting experience – required
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume corporate environment (large‑company experience strongly preferred)
• Strong technical aptitude with ability to quickly learn and navigate large ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills, including comfort working within existing VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree – preferred, not required
• Manufacturing industry experience – preferred, not required

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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