payroll accountant.

We are seeking a Payroll Accountant to ensure the financial integrity and compliance of all payroll-related accounting activities for a leading organization. This role focuses on reconciling payroll entries to the General Ledger (G/L), verifying tax file accuracy, and providing essential support for audits and compliance programs.

Key Responsibilities

• G/L Management: Carry out precise reconciliation of payroll subsidiary accounts to the G/L. Ensure accurate capture and posting of payroll accruals and labor costs. Manage payroll deliverables for month-end financial close.
  
  
• Compliance & Auditing: Review and reconcile all federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and payments to ensure full compliance. Prepare documentation and provide comprehensive support for internal and external audits. Assist with year-end processes, including W-2 review, and support regulatory compliance for unclaimed property and workers' compensation reviews.
  
  
• Operations & Collaboration: Collaborate with departments to ensure timely and accurate payroll financial deliverables. Support regular payroll processing activities. Resolve complex inquiries related to G/L, payroll taxes, and workers' compensation.
  
  

Qualifications & Success Factors What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  
  
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Oracle Fusion is a plus.
  
  

To Be Successful:

• Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills.
  
  
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
  
  
• Ability to interact professionally across all employee levels and external parties.
  
  
• A positive attitude and the capacity to adapt quickly to changing priorities and tight deadlines.
  
  

salary: $35 - $44 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Financial & G/L Management

• General Ledger (G/L) Reconciliation: Precisely reconcile payroll subsidiary accounts against the G/L for accuracy.
  
  
• Accruals & Cost Capture: Ensure all payroll accruals and labor costs are accurately captured and posted to financial records.
  
  
• Month-End Close: Execute payroll deliverables for the timely and accurate completion of the monthly financial close.
  
  

Compliance & Auditing

• Tax Compliance: Methodically review and reconcile all federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and payments to ensure full compliance.
  
  
• Audit Support: Lead support for internal and external audits by preparing all necessary documentation and materials.
  
  
• Year-End Activities: Support year-end processes, including reviewing final W-2s and assisting with year-end payroll audits.
  
  
• Compliance Initiatives: Assist with regulatory tasks like reviewing unclaimed property and supporting workers' compensation reviews.
  
  

Collaboration & Operations

• Inter-Departmental Coordination: Collaborate with departments to ensure all required payroll financial deliverables are met accurately and on schedule.
  
  
• Operational Support: Provide essential daily support for payroll processing, focusing on data accuracy and validation.
  
  
• Inquiry Resolution: Act as an expert to resolve complex inquiries regarding payroll taxes, G/L details, and other payroll-related accounting matters.
  
  

Skills

Payroll Processing

Payroll Tax-Multistate

Withholding Taxes

Payroll Tax

1099s

W-2 End of Year

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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