Payroll Accountant

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world.

Our goal is to transform the sweetener category from commoditized ingredients to a destination that unleashed shopper’s potential for better, healthier baking and beverages. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

Heartland acquired SlimFast in September 2025. This pairing unites Splenda’s zero-calorie sweetener expertise with SlimFast’s weight management solutions, both aimed at empowering healthier lifestyle choices.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

We are seeking Payroll Accountant to process ADP payroll and perform accounting and reporting related tasks associated with payroll. This position must be able to work with the Payroll Manager to complete payroll cycles in a timely and accurate fashion to meet strict deadlines and must demonstrate a high level of business integrity while processing confidential employee data.

Duties will also include maintenance of time tracking system, PTO tracking, and other time and wage reporting. The duties in this position are expected to evolve over time as a result of the company’s growth and the increasing complexities in our industry. This position requires interaction with senior management, employees, and other interested third parties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process bi-weekly disbursement of multi-state payroll, including tips, garnishments, benefits and taxes to employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws in U.S. and Canada.
• Ensure the processing of new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions and
• terminations is accurate and timely.
• Administer the Concur Expense reporting system to ensure compliance with the Company’s Expense Reimbursement Policies and ensure timely reimbursement to employees.
• Manage regular preparation and accuracy of relevant management operational reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports.
• Perform month end accounting entries and calculation of payroll related accruals.
• Reporting with temporary employee agencies and reconciliation of weekly invoicing to ensure timely recording and settlement.
• Assist with quarterly and annual reporting requirements for payroll related reports, as required.
• Critically review and analyze current payroll, benefits and payroll tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations
• Other tasks as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience managing a multi-state payroll in a manufacturing company
• Extensive knowledge of ADP and HRIS
• Proficient at MS Office (especially Excel)
• Working experience of payroll tax at the federal, state and local levels