Payroll Accountant

SUMMARY:   

As a payroll accountant, you will work closely with the payroll and accounting teams, collaborating to ensure the accuracy of the payroll general ledger, taxes, and garnishments. This includes setting up new taxes in states, counties, and cities and updating UKG to ensure proper deductions.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   

• Updating and reconciling payroll and accounting files, general ledger, and tax documents 

• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies 

• Maintain multi-entity payroll general ledger account mapping 

• Perform funding reconciliations of net pay, garnishments, and payroll tax between systems 

• Performing accurate tax deductions 

• Preparing payroll and tax reports for federal, state, and local agencies when required 

• Ensure compliance with governmental laws on payroll accounting and taxes 

• Participate in payroll audits, including quarterly and year-end closeout 

• Prepare accounting files, records, and schedules 

• Reviewing company payroll system and suggesting improvements 

• Completes various HR/Payroll projects in a timely manner 

• Additional duties as assigned  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  

• An associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting or relative experience 

• Previous experience as a payroll accountant or in a similar role 

• In-dept knowledge of payroll functions, including preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxes 

• Understanding local and governmental rules about payroll 

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment 

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Great computational ability 

• Attention to detail 

• FPC or CPP designation preferred 

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field