Staff Accountant (Accounts Payable & Payroll)

Metabolon•Morrisville, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Metabolon is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Staff Accountant to support core accounting functions and payroll processing. The position contributes to financial accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll execution, with responsibilities spanning accounts payable, general ledger reconciliations, payroll processing, and payroll reporting. The role follows a hybrid schedule and requires onsite work at the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
Hands-on experience with an ERP system such as Sage Intacct.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
Working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
Ability to analyze data, investigate discrepancies to root cause, and recommend process or control improvements.
Curiosity and willingness to use AI and automation tools to streamline accounting and payroll workflows, improve accuracy, and continuously improve processes.
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.
Ability to take ownership of recurring deliverables with minimal oversight.
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Payroll experience and exposure to both finance and payroll systems.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Concur, Mineral Tree, or Procuredesk.
Public accounting experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Process and reconcile vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll, benefits, and accounts payable.
Perform monthly reconciliations for key general ledger accounts.
Prepare accruals and account variance analyses for month-end close.
Prepare and submit payroll data and coordinate with global payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate processing.
Generate and compile payroll-related reports for audits, tax filings, reconciliations, and internal reviews.
Review monthly Use/Sales Tax filings for accuracy before Avalara submits them, and prepare year-end 1099/1096 reports.
Maintain and monitor accounts-payable-related internal controls.
Support financial audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation.
Help automate accounts payable and procurement processes and maintain documentation of key controls.
Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting for accounting and payroll operations.
Audit and track employee timecards and resolve discrepancies to ensure payroll accuracy.
Review payroll changes in ADP, including new hires, compensation changes, commissions, and terminations, against approved supporting documentation.
Review paid time off and leave balances provided by HR to support payroll processing and accrued liability reporting.