38269 | Associate Payroll Accountant
About The Position
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for a Payroll Accountant for our client within the food manufacturing industry. Our client is a large, well-established organization known for its strong leadership team and collaborative company culture. They are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to join their team on a long-term contract basis for a minimum of six months , with strong potential for extension. This Payroll Accountant will primarily be responsible for balancing and validating payroll postings to the general ledger, as well as allocating payroll- and tax-related expenses through journal entries. The role will report directly to the Accounting Manager and Payroll Supervisor. This position is 100% remote and represents an immediate need , with ideal candidates available to interview and start as soon as possible.
Requirements
- Prior payroll accountant and/or general ledger accounting experience-REQUIRED
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume corporate environment (large-company experience strongly preferred)
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and navigate large ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills, including comfort working within existing VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree (preferred, not required)
- Manufacturing industry experience (preferred, not required)
Responsibilities
- Balance and validate payroll postings to the general ledger for multiple employers and ledgers
- Allocate payroll- and tax-related expenses through journal entries
- Monitor and prepare payroll accruals and perform account validations to ensure accurate reporting of outstanding liabilities
- Prepare and reconcile multiple bank account validations
- Assist with preparing, coding, and processing of invoices
- Meet strict month-end close deadlines
- Determine and monitor intercompany general ledger posting requirements
- Ensure all balance sheet accruals accurately reflect outstanding payroll-related liabilities
- Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
