Payroll Staff Accountant

Aston Carter•Lanham, WV

6d•$34 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

This Staff Accountant role focuses on processing and posting monthly payroll for approximately 50 companies while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations. The position also supports core accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and audit preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys detailed payroll work, values accuracy, and wants to grow within a collaborative team environment with strong benefits and clear growth potential.

Requirements

Proficiency in payroll processing and payroll accounting, with experience handling recurring payroll cycles.
Strong 10-key data entry skills with a high level of speed and accuracy.
Hands-on experience in payroll processing environments, including working with multiple employers or entities.
Experience with general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
Ability to prepare and analyze general ledger transactions for accuracy and completeness.
Experience supporting month-end and year-end close activities.
Familiarity with accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P) functions, preferably using QuickBooks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formatting, copying and pasting data, and organizing text into columns.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all financial and payroll-related tasks.
Ability to interpret and apply payroll and benefit-related rules to determine member eligibility.
Minimum of 2+ years of relevant work experience in payroll processing or payroll accounting.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred.
Experience in employee benefits, union, and/or non-profit environments preferred.
Experience working with employer contributions and benefit eligibility determinations is a plus.
Comfort working in a structured payroll environment with recurring deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and other departments.
Interest in professional growth and development within an accounting-focused role.

Responsibilities

Process and post monthly payroll for approximately 50 companies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
Perform 10-key data entry with a high level of speed and accuracy in a payroll processing environment.
Assist with performing daily employer contribution postings and tracking accounts receivable.
Set up new employer accounts and update member records to determine benefit eligibility.
Maintain and process accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P) using QuickBooks.
Prepare and analyze general ledger transactions to ensure financial data is accurate and complete.
Generate financial reports and assist with monthly and year-end close processes.
Support preparation for the annual audit, including gathering documentation and performing reconciliations.
Determine member benefit eligibility based on updated records and contribution data.
Collaborate with a team of staff accountants and an eligibility specialist to ensure consistent, high-quality financial operations.
Use Excel to format data, copy and paste information, and organize text into columns for reporting and analysis.