Payroll Accountant

The role involves supporting all aspects of complex payroll, including hours and earnings, deductions, garnishments, 401(k), terminations, final checks, and special projects. Additional duties include preparing reports to meet compliance requirements, addressing employee payroll inquiries, and ensuring accuracy across systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing employee updates in payroll systems such as ADP and JD Edwards.
• Reviewing and updating automated entries using established workflows.
• Performing audits and reconciliations between payroll and general ledger systems.
• Applying payroll entries in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Ensuring compliance with labor regulations and internal policies.
• Identifying and resolving system issues and contributing to process improvements.
• Providing timely support to field offices and managing payroll-related inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of payroll experience.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and payroll/timekeeping systems; experience with ADP and JD Edwards preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll, tax, and labor regulations.