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Description We are looking for a skilled Payroll Accountant to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining compliance, and supporting general ledger activities within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to payroll system optimization efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately prepare and post payroll-related journal entries within established deadlines.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts related to payroll, investigating discrepancies and resolving variances promptly.

• Provide critical support for payroll accounting during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

• Collaborate with HR and Payroll teams to ensure transactions align with company policies and accounting standards.

• Generate, analyze, and present payroll reports for audits and management review.

• Strengthen and maintain internal controls over payroll accounting processes.

• Assist in optimizing payroll system modules and integrations, including Workday and other payroll systems.

• Participate in special projects and initiatives to improve payroll accounting processes.

• Support compliance with payroll regulations and audit requirements, addressing operational challenges proactively. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Proven experience in payroll accounting, including general ledger reconciliation and journal entry preparation.

• Proficiency in payroll systems such as Workday, ADP Workforce Now, or similar platforms.

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

• Knowledge of payroll compliance standards and regulations within the U.S.

• Experience managing payroll for multi-state or large-scale operations.

• Familiarity with financial reconciliation and audit processes.

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