Corporate Payroll Accountant| Hotel Equities Corporate Office

Hotel Equities•Alpharetta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Corporate Payroll Accountant to support payroll-related accounting functions across multiple entities. This role is responsible for payroll general ledger mapping, reconciliations, intercompany allocations, monthly commissions and supporting benefit audits. The ideal candidate has strong experience with ADP, Dayforce and/or UKG payroll systems and a deep understanding of payroll accounting processes, including benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of experience in payroll accounting or corporate accounting
Strong working knowledge of ADP, Dayforce and/or UKG payroll systems
Experience with: Payroll GL mapping
Payroll reconciliations
Intercompany allocations
Balance sheet account reconciliation
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation modeling)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience in multi-entity or hospitality environment
Knowledge of ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, etc.)
Familiarity with benefits accounting and audit support

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage payroll-to-general ledger (GL) mappings within payroll system and accounting systems
Perform payroll reconciliations, ensuring accuracy between payroll reports, GL, and bank activity
Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for payroll-related accounts (e.g., wages payable, tax liabilities, benefit accruals)
Investigate and resolve reconciling items and discrepancies in a timely manner
Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll, benefits, and accruals
Calculate monthly business development commissions
Handle intercompany payroll and expense allocations, ensuring proper coding and compliance with company policies
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes related to payroll
Assist with benefit audits, including validation of deductions, employer contributions, and vendor invoicing
Partner with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee data and reporting
Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all payroll accounting activities
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
Support payroll system enhancements, testing, and implementations (payroll system upgrades, integrations)
Develop and improve reconciliation templates and automation tools (Excel-based or system-based)
Analyze payroll trends and provide variance analysis to leadership
Assist with SOX controls or internal audit requests related to payroll processes
Support multi-state payroll compliance considerations where applicable
Provide backup support for payroll processing if needed