PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

W-Industries of Texas, LLC • Houston, TX

19h • $52,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Accountant supports the accounting and reconciliation of payroll-related financial activity. This position prepares payroll journal entries, reconciles related accounts and bank activity, assists with labor and job-cost corrections, and coordinates the exchange of information between Payroll and Accounting.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of general accounting principles, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to compare information from multiple reports and identify discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn and work within payroll, accounting, timekeeping, and job-costing systems.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with Payroll, Accounting, and operational teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee, payroll, banking, and financial information.
• Ability to work independently, manage recurring deadlines, and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Two years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll accounting, office management, or a related role involving journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Experience with payroll-related accounting, job costing, or multi-entity accounting is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Paylocity
• Payo.Org FPC or CPP Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post payroll-related timesheet entries using reports and information from the HRIS system (Paylocity).
• Reconcile payroll expenses, liabilities, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other payroll-related accounts.
• Reconcile payroll deposits, withdrawals, and other funding activity to payroll reports and bank records.
• Review payroll accounting activity for missing, duplicate, or incorrectly recorded transactions and research discrepancies.
• Create labor distributions and job-cost coding with accuracy and prepare or coordinate cost transfers and reclassifications.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for payroll entries, reconciliations, and corrections.
• Coordinate information and follow-up between Payroll, Accounting, Accounts Payable, and operational teams.
• Assist with payroll-related month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Provide payroll accounting support for audits, reporting requests, and account analysis.
• Assist with improving payroll accounting procedures, reports, and reconciliation processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options with prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employer-paid basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• No-cost telehealth services and a confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary coverage options, including short-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and additional life insurance
• Additional benefits such as identity theft protection, pet insurance, fitness program access, and healthcare member rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree