Location: 100% Remote
Pay Range: $27/HR-$29/HR (Based on Experience & Qualifications)
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for a Payroll Accountant for our client within the food manufacturing industry. Our client is a large, well-established organization known for its strong leadership team and collaborative company culture. They are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to join their team on a long-term contract basis for a minimum of six months, with strong potential for extension. This Payroll Accountant will primarily be responsible for balancing and validating payroll postings to the general ledger, as well as allocating payroll- and tax-related expenses through journal entries. The role will report directly to the Accounting Manager and Payroll Supervisor. This position is 100% remote and represents an immediate need, with ideal candidates available to interview and start as soon as possible.
Payroll Accountant Responsibilities:
- Balance and validate payroll postings to the general ledger for multiple employers and ledgers
- Allocate payroll- and tax-related expenses through journal entries
- Monitor and prepare payroll accruals and perform account validations to ensure accurate reporting of outstanding liabilities
- Prepare and reconcile multiple bank account validations
- Assist with preparing, coding, and processing of invoices
- Meet strict month-end close deadlines
- Determine and monitor intercompany general ledger posting requirements
- Ensure all balance sheet accruals accurately reflect outstanding payroll-related liabilities
- Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data
Payroll Accountant Qualifications:
- Prior payroll accountant and/or general ledger accounting experience-REQUIRED
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume corporate environment (large-company experience strongly preferred)
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and navigate large ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills, including comfort working within existing VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred, not required)
- Manufacturing industry experience (preferred, not required)
If you or anyone you know is qualified and interested, please apply immediately.
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.