Payroll Accountant 

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly payroll balance sheet account reconciliations for client's entities supported by Payroll Shared Services in accordance with established timelines
• Prepare payroll account analysis, including prior quarter (PQ) and prior year quarter (PYQ) variance analysis, and provide clear explanations for material movements
• Investigate and resolve payroll-related variances and reconciling items, coordinating with Payroll Delivery, HR, and Finance teams as required
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of assigned tasks
• Maintain reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation to meet audit and SOX compliance requirements
• Execute assigned SOX controls, including reconciliation preparation, review steps, and timely retention of supporting evidence
• Ensure correct general ledger mapping and classification of payroll-related transactions within Workday Financials
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested schedules, reconciliations, and explanations
• Work closely with Payroll Delivery to understand payroll processes, cutoffs, and timing differences impacting accounting results
• Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation processes, documentation consistency, and close efficiency within the shared services environment
• Assist with payroll accounting system changes, including testing and documentation, as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll accounting, general ledger accounting, or balance sheet reconciliations, preferably in a shared services environment
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls, including SOX requirements
• Experience performing balance sheet analysis and explaining period-over-period payroll variances
• Experience working with ERP systems Workday Financials and/or Workday Payroll experience is required
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills with the ability to resolve accounting issues independently
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to meet close deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliation and analysis purposes
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with global teams
• Experience supporting audits or internal compliance reviews is preferred

Additional Information

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience