General Ledger Accountant, Payroll
Core
Own critical elements of financial close and ensure accurate accounting for payroll, benefits, and related compensation expenses.
Role type
General Ledger Accountant (Payroll & Benefits)
Builds
Accurate financial reporting for employee compensation and benefits across multiple jurisdictions.
Domain
Technology / Infrastructure / Payroll & Benefits Accounting
Required skills
Payroll accounting, Benefits accounting, General Ledger reconciliations, Journal entry preparation, Internal controls, ERP systems, Tax compliance, HRIS integration, Process documentation, Multi-jurisdictional tax filings
Preferred skills
Scaling systems in high-growth environments, System configuration (earnings/deduction codes), Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, HRIS, Benefits portals, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Own and lead the payroll and benefits accounting close process; Reconcile payroll reports from third-party providers to the general ledger; Prepare and post payroll journal entries including accruals; Reconcile benefits portal data to payroll deductions; Review and reconcile carrier invoices; Investigate and resolve discrepancies between HRIS, payroll providers, and ERP; Maintain payroll tax registrations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions; Support system setup for new states, entities, and pay frequencies; Assist with year-end reporting processes including W-2 reconciliation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
