Payroll Accountant

Protective Industrial Products • Full-time • Latham, New York, United States • 1w ago

Protective Industrial Products is looking for a highly motivated Payroll Accountant to administer our payroll, travel & expense accounting. This role reports to the Global Payroll Manager and will work closely with resources in finance, payroll, benefits, HR and other accounting functions. We are looking for a candidate who is highly collaborative and analytical, who excels at problem solving and can work both independently and as an effective contributor in a close-knit team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare weekly, biweekly and monthly journal entries, accruals, forecasts, and reconciliations related to payroll and other compensation-related transactions.
Balance payroll, payroll tax and vendor service-related bank activity, supporting the annual budget process and audit.
Work closely with the payroll provider to coordinate timely payroll tax filings.
Support integration efforts for acquired companies and system implementations.
Support the SAP Concur Travel and Expense reporting system, process monthly expenses and accruals, assist with expense report accounting audits and initiate out-of-pocket reimbursements.
Support integration efforts for acquired companies and system implementations.
Prepare payroll and employment-related reports and provide back-up for the US Payroll Administrator.

CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

3+ years of experience in payroll accounting or related accounting role(s) required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
Experience in integrated travel and expense systems (SAP Concur) preferred
Experience with HRIS systems (ADP Lyric) preferred
Experience with ERP platforms (Epicor Solar Eclipse/SysPro ERP) preferred
American Payroll Association FPC or CPP certification preferred
Strong computer skills including MS Office
Exceptional oral and written communication skills