Job Description
Job Description
Our client seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator who will also support General Ledger (GL) accounting and Journal Entry (JE) processing. This role is ideal for someone who is strong in payroll operations but also comfortable working within the accounting close process and supporting month-end financial reporting. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while also assisting with reconciliations, journal entries, and maintaining integrity across the general ledger.
Payroll Administration
- Process bi-weekly/weekly payroll accurately and on schedule
- Maintain employee payroll records, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Handle payroll adjustments, garnishments, bonuses, and terminations
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
General Ledger & Journal Entries
- Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll, benefits, accruals, and taxes
- Reconcile payroll-related accounts (wages payable, tax liabilities, benefits, etc.)
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Support balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
- Ensure payroll expenses are properly recorded in the GL
Compliance & Reporting
- Assist with payroll tax filings and audits as needed
- Generate payroll reports for finance and leadership teams
- Support external audit requests with documentation and schedules
- 3+ years of payroll experience (multi-state preferred)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger structure
- Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
- Familiarity with payroll systems (ADP, Paychex, UKG, Workday, etc.)
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting month-end close in an accounting department
- Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles
- Prior experience in a hybrid payroll/accounting role
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field