Payroll Accountant

What you will do

The Payroll Accountant utilizes extensive payroll and accounting knowledge to support the Payroll Team by managing general ledger functions, reconciling discrepancies, and collaborating closely with Accounting and Finance.

Core Responsibilities:

• Maintain payroll general ledger coding and review journal entries for accuracy
• Research and respond to accounting inquires related to payroll processing discrepancies
• Reconcile HSA (Healthcare Savings Account) contributions and manages weekly funding
• Reconcile uncashed payroll checks
• Support and complete various audits related to payroll activities
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal departments on payroll matters
• Perform other duties as assigned

Who are you?

Required Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of payroll processing
• Experience with payroll ledger management and journal entries
• SuccessFactors and SAP HR experience strongly preferred
• ADP payroll experience strongly preferred

Fundamental team member skills:

• Demonstrates a customer service mindset with a commitment to meeting or exceeding expectations
• Ability to work within the Service Delivery Model to prioritize workload, manage daily tasks, and meet KPIs and customer needs
• Ability to identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers using current technology across multiple platforms
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to work independently and with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrates professionalism that earns confidence and respect
• Takes ownership of tasks and appropriately escalates issues when needed
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Maintains integrity, credibility, and confidentiality
• Ability to understand and explain complex policies and guidelines

Minimum Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and directly related experience that provides the required knowledge and skills

Minimum Years of Experience Required:

• 2+ years of payroll/accounting experience
• 2+ years of customer service experience