Senior Office Accountant - Payroll

Turner Construction•Cincinnati, OH

17h

About The Position

The Senior Office Accountant is responsible for payroll tax compliance and accuracy across multiple jurisdictions. The role conducts detailed payroll audits, manages tax registrations, monitors and responds to tax notices, and supports payroll system testing and enhancements. It also serves as a resource for training and mentoring the payroll team, takes ownership of important workflows, and contributes to cross-functional collaboration. The position is based in Turner Shared Services in Cincinnati, Ohio. The job requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPP certification and previous international or Canadian experience are preferred. The role requires knowledge of GAAP, SAP, and advanced MS Excel skills, along with strong organization, attention to detail, communication, adaptability, judgment, and teamwork.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Understanding of accounting implications of contract terms, such as billable/non-billable and owner/subcontractor.
Basic understanding of risk management tools and processes, including cash position reports and bank reconciliations.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency in financial systems applications; SAP experience is required.
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
Ability to work as a self-starter with adaptability and flexibility, minimal direction, and little or no supervision in a complex and changing environment.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion, identify problems, and initiate corrective action.
Demonstrated leadership, dedication to teamwork, and integrity in a professional environment.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CPP certification.
Previous experience in an international or Canadian environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled and ad hoc payroll audits of processes and data to ensure data integrity and compliance with company policy and legal requirements, including address setup, project tax area setup, and international tax and visa setups.
Prepare and deliver training to the Payroll group as needed, and serve as a trainer and mentor.
Coordinate cross-functional identification of test data, payroll testing, and validation of system bug fixes and enhancements, ensuring results are communicated accurately and promptly.
Audit employee payroll tax configurations for compliance.
Register new payroll tax jurisdictions.
Monitor incoming payroll tax notices and conduct related research.
Prepare, reconcile, and process monthly relocation gross-ups.
Set up new tax authorities in internal software and payroll systems.
Research and respond to payroll tax questions.
Process and submit quarterly multiple worksite reports.
Track and maintain unemployment rate notices.
Research and process tax refund deposits from various jurisdictions.
Take ownership and leadership of processes and workflows.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.