General Ledger Accountant, Payroll

Job Title: General Ledger Accountant, Payroll
Type : Full-Time | Onsite (5 days)

Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant, Payroll to join our finance team. This role is responsible for the accounting and reconciliation of payroll-related transactions , ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general ledger accounting with a specialized focus on payroll-related accounts, including accruals, benefits, taxes, and compensation-related journal entries.

Key Responsibilities
Payroll Accounting & GL Support

• Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll, benefits, and compensation during month-end close.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, including wages, bonuses, taxes, benefits, and payroll liabilities.
• Ensure proper expense recognition and compliance with GAAP for payroll transactions.
• Collaborate with HR and payroll teams to ensure accurate data integration into the GL.
• Monitor payroll interfaces and resolve discrepancies between payroll systems and accounting records.
• Maintain documentation supporting payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Assist with month-end close activities, focusing on payroll-related accounts and accruals.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and internal reports with accurate payroll data.
• Identify and report unusual payroll transactions or variances to senior management.
• Participate in consolidations and elimination entries related to intercompany payroll transactions.

Audit & Compliance

• Provide audit support for payroll-related accounts, including reconciliations and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements related to payroll accounting.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiries regarding payroll transactions.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accounting processes and automate routine tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline payroll data flow and reconciliation procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 24 years of experience in general ledger accounting, with a focus on payroll-related accounts
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting principles, accruals, and benefits
• CPA preferred but not required
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems; experience with payroll system interfaces is a plus
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to cross-functional teams and strategic finance initiatives
• Opportunity to specialize in a critical area of accounting with room for growth
• Supportive team culture and strong benefits package