Payroll Accountant

Job Title: PayrollAccountant

Location (City, State): Mooresville, NC

Pay: $33.00 – $35.00 / Hourly

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Benefit Information: 401(k), PTO, Holiday and Sick Time

Job Description:

The Payroll Accountant will support both payroll and accounting functions, ensuring accurate payroll processing while contributing to general ledger activities and compliance efforts. This role blends hands-on payroll administration with accounting responsibilities such as reconciliations, accruals, and audit support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a growth-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end account reconciliations
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and variances
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Monitor cash activity and perform bank reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and record depreciation
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Prepare accruals and adjusting entries
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Maintain accurate and organized financial documentation

Perks:

• Competitive compensation with flexibility
• Stable role within a growing organization
• Exposure to both payroll and accounting functions
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact during a period of growth

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