Job Description
About the position
We are seeking a detail-oriented and professional Payroll Accountant to join our team on a temporary basis. This role is responsible for performing account reconciliations, supporting month-end close processes, and handling payroll-related tasks for approximately 850 employees. The ideal candidate will have experience with Workday Payroll ERP systems and a strong experience in payroll accounting.
- Responsibilities
- Perform account reconciliations.
- Support month-end close processes.
- Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
- Generate and format payroll reports required for payroll processing before the pay period and submission deadline.
- Ensure accurate deduction and payroll tax calculations.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of payroll accounting experience.
- Proficiency in payroll reconciliation.
- Experience with journal entries and general ledger posting.
- Month-end close experience.
- Ability to process payroll for 850 employees.
- Proficiency in Workday Payroll ERP system.
- Skill in handling benefit, garnishment, and tax deductions.
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
- Nice-to-haves
- Experience with cloud-based payroll systems, particularly Workday.
- Strong customer service skills, especially in handling difficult situations.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred.
- Familiarity with Oracle ERP.
- Previous government work experience is a plus.
- Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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