Payroll & Benefits Accountant

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Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Accountant
Location: Hybrid (Remote/In-Office)
Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire

Overview
A well-established financial services organization is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Accountant to support its expanding Accounting and HR operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring payroll accuracy maintaining clean and well-documented general ledger activity and assisting with benefit and incentive accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities a solutions-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality timely financial work.

The organization places a strong emphasis on employee development service excellence and continuous improvement. Individuals who thrive in collaborative fast-paced environments will find this opportunity rewarding.

What We Offer
Employees have access to a comprehensive benefits suite including:
Health vision and dental coverage for employees and dependents
Paid holidays and paid time off
Retirement savings program
Life and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee support resources
Additional optional benefits are available including:
Supplemental health and critical illness coverage
Various insurance options for home auto pets and more

Position Summary
The Payroll and Benefits Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries reconciling payroll and benefits accounts troubleshooting payroll-related system activity and supporting bi-weekly payroll processing. This role also supports incentive pay calculations month-end close processes and the implementation of improved internal controls.

Key Responsibilities
Oversee integrations within the payroll system to ensure journal entries are posted and reconciled accurately
Investigate and resolve integration discrepancies related to payroll accounting activity
Maintain payroll calendars accrual schedules and compensation configurations
Complete weekly and monthly reconciliations for payroll and benefit-related general ledger accounts
Reconcile payroll cash activity to bank statements each payroll cycle
Track and adjust payroll and incentive accruals to maintain accurate financial records
Review payroll reports for accuracy and assist with processing bi-weekly payrolls as needed
Assist in establishing new state tax accounts when applicable
Support the month-end close process including journal preparation and reconciliation work within the ERP system
Work with internal teams on incentive calculations and updates to performance matrices
Identify control gaps or operational inefficiencies and recommend solutions

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related discipline or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 2 years hands-on accounting experience with strong reconciliation exposure
Proficiency in Excel and general accounting software tools
Strong analytical communication and organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities
Team-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and accountability

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with modern ERP and HCM platforms (e.g. NetSuite Workday or similar)
CPA or progress toward certification is beneficial but not required

Working Environment
Hybrid structure combining remote work with periodic in-office collaboration

If you are seeking an opportunity to contribute within a high-growth people-focused financial services environment we invite you to apply.