Payroll & Benefits Accountant

MID-STATES DISTRIBUTING LLC • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

As a Payroll and Benefits Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional payroll and benefits administration for our employees. You will manage our routine and off-cycle payroll submissions via our Payroll service provider, participate in annual development of employee benefits offerings, calculate accruals, administer profit sharing benefits to employees, ensure accurate administration of employee benefits programs within our HR software platform, calculate and book all compensation and benefits accounting entries, participate in month-end close processes, provide all requirements for the annual financial Audit of our 401k plan, and respond with care when our team members have questions or need your support. This role demands discretion, a caring approach for your co-workers, meticulous attention to detail, payroll and benefits expertise, a deep understanding of payroll regulations and tax compliance, and a commitment to service for all stakeholders. Excellent communication, organization, documentation, collaboration, and cross-functional teamwork are essential as you will be working closely with our HR team, service providers, and broadly with our organization as a whole.

Requirements

• College Degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or related field.
• Proven experience in payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Proficiency with MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to manage within strict deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Paycom or other HRIS/ Payroll software.
• Experience with multi-employer 401k plans.

Responsibilities

• Execute reliable end-to-end payroll processing activities within our Payroll platform, including data entry, calculation, and audit of wages, deductions, and tax withholdings in compliance with all company policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist with evaluation and implementation of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement savings plans, profit sharing, paid time off, and employee leave.
• Work with 401k advisors and administrators to ensure all plan decisions are executed timely and accurately.
• Manage all accounting and financial close activities related to Payroll and Benefits.
• Partner with Human Resources and management to provide support and guidance to employees on payroll and benefit matters.
• Participate in annual financial audits for the company and our 401k plan.
• Prepare reports and presentations on payroll and benefits data.
• Additional accounting, tax, and/or compliance responsibilities, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees