Staff Accountant

Ashley Furniture Industries • Arcadia, WI

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About The Position

The Payroll Staff Accountant provides hands-on operational and financial reporting support for the Company’s Corporate Payroll Department. This individual contributor handles day-to-day accounting department functions and works with payroll-related financial processes and reporting, as well as other departments. The position applies technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in accounting or payroll processing; payroll-specific experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of payroll principles, taxation, and accounting practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Payroll-specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain accurate payroll general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and compile payroll financial data in a timely manner to meet established schedules and deadlines.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and supporting schedules for closing.
• Reconcile assigned payroll accounts, prepare appropriate documentation, and work with Accounting and Accounts Payable personnel to resolve reconciling items.
• Analyze payroll financial transaction records for accuracy and completeness.
• Process payrolls, including employee miscellaneous deductions and garnishments or child support; receive hours and wage data via AS400 and Excel; import data to HRIS; make necessary data-entry adjustments; run reports; verify, print, and sort checks as needed.
• Report quarterly and annual payroll taxes.
• Handle unclaimed property processes, including gathering data, state due diligence, and final state reporting.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in performing job functions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pay
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree