Staff Payroll Accountant

Seattle Search Group•Seattle, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle Search Group is partnering with a well-established Seattle-area company to hire a Staff Payroll Accountant for its Accounting team. The Staff Payroll Accountant will be responsible for payroll-related accounting activities and will support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. This position will prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, analyze variances, and provide support for internal and external audits. The role works with payroll and accounting data from multiple sources and systems. The company is currently implementing IFS and utilizes BlackLine as part of its accounting environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with multiple data sources, maintaining accuracy in a changing environment, and helping improve accounting processes and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
Previous accounting experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close
Understanding of general ledger accounting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to work with data from multiple systems and sources
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Willingness to ask questions and investigate issues when information or documentation is limited
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Comfortable learning and working with accounting systems and technology
Strong Excel skills

Nice To Haves

Payroll accounting experience
Payroll tax experience
Experience supporting internal or external audits
Experience with BlackLine
Experience with IFS or another ERP system
Experience working in a complex or multi-entity accounting environment
Interest in converting to a regular position is preferred but is not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare payroll-related journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
Perform general ledger and payroll-related account reconciliations
Research and resolve reconciliation differences and accounting discrepancies
Perform variance analysis and investigate unusual payroll activity
Compile and reconcile payroll information from multiple systems and data sources
Support payroll tax-related accounting activities
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits
Assist with year-end payroll and accounting activities
Maintain accurate and complete accounting documentation
Work closely with Payroll, Accounting, and other internal teams to resolve issues
Support accounting activities associated with the IFS implementation
Utilize BlackLine for reconciliations and other accounting processes
Assist with developing and improving accounting procedures and documentation
Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of existing processes
Assist with additional accounting projects and responsibilities as needed