Accountant II

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Payroll Accountant to analyze and journalize payroll activity, including retroactive entries from system conversions. You will investigate variances, document adjustments, and ensure timely, accurate payroll postings in accordance with GAAP and SOX controls.

Collaborate with Payroll, Payroll Tax, and HRIS teams, supporting month-end close and providing audit-ready schedules. Strong Excel skills and 3-7 years of relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of accounting experience, preferably with payroll accounting, payroll reconciliations, or general ledger accounting responsibilities.
• Experience investigating and resolving payroll-related variances and discrepancies.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare retroactive payroll-related journal entries resulting from an HCM system conversion.
• Analyze payroll activity for both on-cycle and off-cycle payroll runs and identify variances.
• Research, validate, and document payroll variances to determine whether accounting adjustments are required.
• Compile supporting schedules, reconciliations, and audit-ready workpapers.
• Ensure payroll accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with GAAP.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Payroll, Payroll Tax, and HRIS/Payroll Technology.
• Support month-end close activities related to payroll accounting.
• Document processes and provide clear explanations of findings, adjustments, and accounting impacts.

Skills

Payroll accounting

General ledger

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare retroactive payroll-related journal entries resulting from an HCM system conversion.
• Analyze payroll activity for both on-cycle and off-cycle payroll runs and identify variances.
• Research, validate, and document payroll variances to determine whether accounting adjustments are required.
• Compile supporting schedules, reconciliations, and audit-ready workpapers.
• Ensure payroll accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with GAAP.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Payroll, Payroll Tax, and HRIS/Payroll Technology.
• Support month-end close activities related to payroll accounting.
• Document processes and provide clear explanations of findings, adjustments, and accounting impacts.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of accounting experience, preferably with payroll accounting, payroll reconciliations, or general ledger accounting responsibilities.
• Experience investigating and resolving payroll-related variances and discrepancies.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage large data sets and interpret complex payroll information.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Completion of the voluntary self-identification form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™