• Senior Payroll Accountant

    Aston Carter (Hopkins, MN)


    Job Description

    Take ownership of payroll accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly. Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to maintain payroll integrity and improve workflows. Prepare and process payroll-related journal entries and reports. Support month-end and year-end payroll close activities. Assist in transitioning payroll responsibilities to a dedicated payroll team by year-end. Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory standards.

    Responsibilities

    + Take ownership of payroll accounting processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

    + Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.

    + Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to maintain payroll integrity and improve workflows.

    + Prepare and process payroll-related journal entries and reports.

    + Support month-end and year-end payroll close activities.

    + Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory standards.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Associate’s acceptable with strong payroll experience).

    + 2+ year of payroll experience.

    + Understanding of general ledger and GAAP accounting.

    + Proficiency in general ledger and reconciliation.

    + Experience with payroll accounting and journal entry preparation.

    + Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, with the ability to handle large data sets quickly.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with UKG system is preferred.

    + Understanding of payroll integration processes.

    Work Environment

    The position is located near Hopkins Crossroad and requires only 2 days per week in the office, with one of those days being Wednesday when the whole team is present. The other day in the office is flexible. The work hours are flexible to better align with traffic patterns. The team comprises four members within a broader accounting group of fifteen people. The manager is approachable, easy to talk to, and flexible, having recently started with the company and aiming for the best for her team. The role offers hybrid flexibility, creating more ownership for the processes.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkins, MN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Hopkins,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.