Payroll Staff Accountant

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is currently seeking a skilled Payroll Staff Accountant to join a client's team in Scottsdale, AZ. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic team environment that promotes continuous learning and professional development. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing payroll processes and ensuring the financial accuracy of records.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain payroll for over 600 employees in Paycom, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform timely and accurate data entry for all internal check requests, external vendor invoices, and bank deposits.
• Manage all accounting aspects for assigned locations, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance in Sage Intacct software.
• Maintain financial reporting within accounting software, ensuring data integrity.
• Process invoice payments and manage check distributions efficiently.
• Prepare timely and accurate reconciliation of all deposits to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Prepare and submit monthly journal entries to support the monthly closing process.
• Prepare final reconciliation between the accounting system and Cash Log before Monthly Closing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with accounting and payroll software.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with general ledger postings, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct and Paycom highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables and V & X LOOKUP.
• Experience with payroll processing for a large employee base, multistate is a must.

Required Work Hours

Monday to Friday, 1st shift.

Benefits

The position offers outstanding benefits, which will be discussed during the interview process.

Additional Details

The ideal candidate will enjoy a supportive team environment that emphasizes professional growth and development.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 per year (DOE)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.