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We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Accountant to join our client's accounting team. This role is 100% remote and estimated to go for at least 10 months. This long-term contract position offers an opportunity to work in the healthcare sector, contributing your expertise to ensure accurate financial and payroll processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Workday Financial Management and Payroll systems, along with a passion for detail-oriented accounting. If you enjoy reconciling payroll, booking adjusting entries, and helping month-end close, then please apply to this role asap. Pay goes up to $65/hr. regular time. This role is 40 hours/week. Please apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile payroll data between Workday Payroll and Workday Financial systems to ensure seamless integration and accurate reporting.

• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries in alignment with organizational standards.

• Manage the reconciliation of payroll-related general ledger accounts and generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Conduct variance analyses to identify and resolve discrepancies in payroll data.

• Maintain accurate records for audits, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.

• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes related to payroll and financial operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve payroll accounting workflows and system efficiency.

• Provide support for any additional accounting tasks as needed.

Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Workday Financial Management.

• At least 2 years of experience using Workday Payroll systems.

• Proficiency in account reconciliation and balance sheet analysis.

• Advanced knowledge of journal entries and month-end close processes.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.

• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities in financial operations.

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