Payroll Accountant

Aston Carter • Happy Valley, OR

2d • $28 - $42 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as a Payroll Accountant where you will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing and supporting the month-end close processes. This role involves performing account reconciliations, generating and formatting payroll reports, and maintaining general ledger postings.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of payroll accounting experience.
• Proficiency in payroll reconciliation.
• Experience with journal entries and GL posting.
• Familiarity with month-end close processes.
• Experience processing payroll for approximately 850 employees.
• Knowledge of benefit, garnishment, and tax deductions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud-based payroll systems, especially Workday.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred.
• Experience with Oracle ERP.
• Previous government work experience.
• Strong customer service skills, especially in handling difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations.
• Support month-end close processes.
• Handle journal entries and general ledger postings.
• Generate and format payroll reports required for payroll processing before the pay period and submission deadline.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees