Payroll Accounting Manager

Highgate Hotels Corporate Office TX•Irving, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Accounting Manager will be responsible for taking ownership of all payroll related activities in regards to the general ledger. The performance of this position will be primarily measured by how successful we are in the ensuring that all entries and reconciliations are completed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
Proficiency with Excel required
Proficient with Oracle accounting systems preferred
Proficient with ADP and/or Ceridian Dayforce preferred
Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision
A strong desire to develop into a future finance and accounting leader within a dynamic organization

Nice To Haves

Public Accounting experience preferred
Prior real estate or hospitality experience preferred
CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and post ledger entries with earnings and deductions
Prepare and post accrued payroll, vacation, annual bonuses, and severance
Initiate wire transfers and ACH payments for any off cycle manual payroll, if needed
Reconciles payroll-related general ledger accounts monthly and ensures reconciliations are completed timely and accurately
Prepare and maintain accounting files, records, and schedules
Produces ad hoc and recurring payroll reporting
Prepare and post entries to bill out allocated compensation to managed properties
Serves as a point of contact for compensation related queries
Evaluate processes and procedural documents for increased efficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement
Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
Document and update payroll procedures
Prepare and post entries of medical benefits allocations
Assists with compensation forecasting and annual budgets
Assists Payroll dept and HR with GL mapping of deductions and earnings codes