Staff Accountant, Payroll & General Accounting

Evenflo Company, Inc.•Miamisburg, OH

6h•$59,600 - $80,500

About The Position

The Staff Accountant – Payroll and General Accounting processes semi-monthly multi-state salaried payroll and supports the month-end close. The role performs general accounting functions to help ensure compliance with company accounting policies and the accuracy and integrity of financial records. It requires strong attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably including payroll processing.
Strong understanding of general accounting principles.
Experience with an ERP or accounting system.
Strong Excel skills, including working with large data sets, formulas, lookups, and reconciliations.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other departments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UKG Pro, UKG Ready, or another UKG platform.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly close process.
Perform assigned balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual or aged reconciling items.
Assist with accruals, cash, intercompany transactions, and other general ledger activities.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned.
Process semi-monthly multi-state salaried payroll accurately and according to established schedules and deadlines using UKG.
Review and verify payroll information, including salary changes, new hires, terminations, deductions, and other adjustments.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll laws and regulations.
Reconcile payroll reports to supporting documentation and general ledger accounts.
Prepare and record payroll journal entries and related accruals.
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries in a timely manner.
Support W-2s, 401k audits, and tax reporting.
Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and supporting documentation.