Staff Accountant I - Payroll

Position Overview

This position is responsible for general ledger account analysis, journal entry preparation, accrual calculations and forecasting. Provide audit, research, reporting and analysis of the organization’s payroll.

• Perform monthly close, work papers and analysis for financial accounting.
• Prepare journal entries and accrual calculations.
• Develop schedules and reports to conduct variance analysis, investigate variances and analyze drivers.
• Ensure data integrity by identifying errors/trends in accounting data to improve accuracy, timeliness, and general flow of accounting data.
• Partner with FP&A to determine how plans/forecasts are calculated.
• Analyze and review forecast to actual results on consolidated level.
• Prepare summarized variance explanations.
• Conduct reconciliations and balancing between third-party tax reports and payroll tax summary reports to ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting (including W-2 distribution).
• Maintain accurate documentation of PR elections & exemptions and reciprocity rules.
• Create and monitor pre- and post-payroll reports for internal and external review; format files for consistency; audit daily reports and provide findings to management.
• Create and maintain supporting databases.
• Assist Sr. Accountant in responding to internal and external audit requests, gathering data and reports, and conducting audits to ensure data accuracy.
• Assist with routine/ad-hoc reporting and various administrative tasks.

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

N/A

• 1-2 years of payroll/accounting experience

• Proficient or Advanced in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Proficient in Workday, ADP Smart Compliance
• Knowledge of Accounting/Payroll including processes, procedures and internal controls
• Strong analysis, research and audit skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrates strong time management by effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, staying organized, and consistently meeting time-sensitive deadlines
• Manages vendor transactions with professionalism and efficiency, resolving issues promptly and effectively
• Communicates clearly and effectively with internal management and team members
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to solve problems; analyzing alternatives
• Proactively seeks guidance
• Power BI experience a plus
• Adaptive financial software experience a plus

Compensation Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00

Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.