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Job description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Payroll Accountant supports the accounting and reconciliation of payroll-related financial activity. This position prepares payroll journal entries, reconciles related accounts and bank activity, assists with labor and job-cost corrections, and coordinates the exchange of information between Payroll and Accounting.
Requirements
Prepare and post payroll-related timesheet entries using reports and information from the HRIS system (Paylocity).
Reconcile payroll expenses, liabilities, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other payroll-related accounts.
Reconcile payroll deposits, withdrawals, and other funding activity to payroll reports and bank records.
Review payroll accounting activity for missing, duplicate, or incorrectly recorded transactions and research discrepancies.
Create labor distributions and job-cost coding with accuracy and prepare or coordinate cost transfers and reclassifications.
Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for payroll entries, reconciliations, and corrections.
Coordinate information and follow-up between Payroll, Accounting, Accounts Payable, and operational teams.
Assist with payroll-related month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
Provide payroll accounting support for audits, reporting requests, and account analysis.
Assist with improving payroll accounting procedures, reports, and reconciliation processes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Competencies Working knowledge of general accounting principles, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
Ability to compare information from multiple reports and identify discrepancies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to learn and work within payroll, accounting, timekeeping, and job-costing systems.
Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with Payroll, Accounting, and operational teams.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee, payroll, banking, and financial information.
Ability to work independently, manage recurring deadlines, and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
Experience in Paylocity Preferred.
Required Experience & Education Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. (This is a Must)
Accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, or office-management experience may be considered in place of formal education.
Two years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll accounting, office management, or a related role involving journal entries and account reconciliations. Experience with payroll-related accounting, job costing, or multi-entity accounting is preferred.
Payo.Org FPC or CPP Preferred.
Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Benefits That Support You-At Work and Beyond
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits available to eligible employees include: Three medical plan options with prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Employer-paid basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Paid time off and company-paid holidays
No-cost telehealth services and a confidential Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary coverage options, including short-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and additional life insurance
Additional benefits such as identity theft protection, pet insurance, fitness program access, and healthcare member rewards
Benefits and eligibility may vary by position and work location. W-Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no applicant for employment or employee is denied an equal opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
W-Industries is a participant of E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.
Salary Description
52,000 - 75,000 Gross Annual
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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