Payroll & Benefits Accountant

Lendmark Financial Services

135d • $31 - $34

About The Position

The Payroll and Benefits Accountant is responsible for performing reconciliations of general ledger accounts, preparing and posting journal entries, and making time entry and timecard adjustments. Additionally, this role involves handling various incentive and other benefit accounting tasks as assigned. The Payroll Accountant ensures accuracy and compliance with company policies and relevant regulations while supporting the overall financial operations of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent education and experience
• 2 years accounting experience, including reconciliation experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Proficiency with electronic accounting tools, including Excel and Word
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills with a high sense of urgency to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile payroll journal entries
• Reconcile other payroll and benefits-related general ledger accounts on a weekly and monthly basis, as assigned.
• Reconcile cash to bank account with every payroll.
• Maintain incentive and payroll accruals, ensuring accuracy and updating as necessary
• Adjust timecards for employees and audit payroll reports to ensure time is accurately stated
• Help apply for new state tax accounts as requested
• Support month-end close processes
• Support incentives department with data entry and incentive calculations
• Identify internal control issues and inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvements

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Optional benefits such as critical care, auto, home and pet insurance, and other ancillary insurance options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees