Staff/Payroll Accountant

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with general ledger duties to include preparation of supporting schedules, journal entries, and reconciliation of accounts.
• Assist in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close tasks.
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for external auditors.
• Prepare and process timely and accurate payroll for employees, including payroll-related journal entries and accruals, processing of deductions/benefits, and assisting with employee payroll inquiries.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and proper recordkeeping.
• Work with cross-functional teams, as well as state & local entities, to resolve issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax laws.
• Participate in other initiatives and ad hoc assignments as needed.

Qualifications / Knowledge & Experience:

• Collaborative skills: works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Understanding of US GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, SharePoint.
• Prior payroll experience a plus
• Experience within the manufacturing or distribution industries and familiarity with ERP systems and operational requirements a plus.