Payroll Accountant

McKesson•Irving, TX

1d•$76,400 - $127,400•Onsite

About The Position

Accountant for the Payroll department is responsible for the general ledger account reconciliations, posting payroll accruals, accounting analyses, and projects. This position requires very strong analytical and accounting skills, experience working with large ERP and HRIS software, and ability to work with multiple levels of management.

Requirements

BA / BS degree in accounting or finance
3-4 years accounting experience
SAP or other large Enterprise Software experience
advanced Excel skills
Workday system experience
Solid understanding of accounting and financial statements as it relates to Payroll
Ability to manage and prioritize various responsibilities with competing, short deadlines
Ability to work with multiple levels of management
Very strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Customer-oriented with strong ability for trouble-shooting and issue resolution
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as in a team-based environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Handle the monthly general ledger close process including preparing GL account reconciliations and validations, posting journal entries, processing GL interfaces, variance analyses, payroll wage payment vendor invoice reconciliation
Assist senior and senior manager in providing GL mapping and accounting solutions at department and business unit levels
Monthly general ledger close process: preparation of journal entries including garnishments, PAC contributions, and other payroll related accruals (US and Europe)
Provide back-up support to other payroll accounting team members, GL account reconciliations (e.g. bank accounts, benefits, payroll taxes, other payroll related items), preparing various journal entries, and other ad hoc accounting projects and analyses
Maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Desktop Procedures related to the areas of responsibility
Conducting GL research and financial analysis for various Business Units
Manage escheatment filing process