Payroll Accountant
Summary
| Title: | Payroll Accountant |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1086 |
| Location: | Elmhurst, IL |
| Department: | Finance |
| Salary Range: | N/A |
Description
What You’ll Do
- Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations, primarily dealing with payroll related activities, with superior attention to detail and critical evaluation of outcomes.
- Proactively review payroll and general ledger transaction details throughout the month to streamline month-end close timelines, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of information recorded
- Independently resolve payroll and accounting discrepancies and irregularities
- Assess variable compensation and implement a systematic approach to the calculation of the related expenses
- Assist with the preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory filings
- Support annual financial audits, ensuring all audit requirements and inquiries are met in a timely and accurate manner
- Streamline financial processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy, implementing best practices to optimize financial operations
- Propose improvements to internal controls to mitigate risks and maintain compliance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data and information flow across the organization
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA Certification Preferred
- 2 + years of payroll related experience preferred
- Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, required
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards (GAAP, IFRS).
- Proficient in accounting software (ERP systems)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
