Coordinator, Payroll Accounting Jobs

Job Purpose

Accounting Payroll Coordinator purpose is to ensure timely and accurate processing of weekly and bi-weekly payroll Journal Entries. The coordinator also plays a key role in the continuous improvement of payroll accounting processes and accounting systems while keeping pace with expected company growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Payroll process auditing
• Complete journal entries related to Payroll General Ledger activity
• Assist with Payroll and Accounting system testing
• Process Accrual Entries for Labor Reporting
• Prepare bank reconciliation for all payroll bank accounts
• Engage in excellent customer service with associates across all functions of the company
• Complies with internal, external and SOX regulated controls
• Identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities
• Participate in month-end close process for Payroll Accounting
• Complies with internal, external and SOX regulated controls
• Assist with general ledger labor questions and labor reclass requests
• Prepare and process assigned payroll account reconciliations accurately and timely
• Payroll process auditing
• Assist with Payroll and Accounting system testing

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Accounting or Finance degree
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead team members towards department goals, share knowledge and coordinate workflow
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Solid customer service skills and team player perspective
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with a high degree of professionalism
• Workday Experience
• Experience with payroll accounting/bank reconciliation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong ability to analytically review, identify root causes and develop plan of resolution
• Leadership Experience
• Good organization skills, as well as an ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines and deliver high quality work

Working Conditions

• Required travel – 0%

Physical Requirements

• While performing this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit, talk hear & use hands and fingers to operate keyboards

Direct Reports

• This position will have no direct reports.