Admin Payroll - Finance/GL

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,174 - 39,261; Full time

Job summary

A multinational grocery corporation is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Chicago, IL. The role involves managing payroll finance functions, including account reconciliations. Key qualifications include a high school diploma and strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel. The position operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring 3 in-office days and 2 remote days. The salary range is $19.00 - $28.50 per hour. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Previous accounting experience in General Ledger and account reconciliation processes.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and analyze assigned department general ledger accounts.
• Respond to all inquiries related to payroll accounts.
• Maintain confidentiality with all associate information.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical skills

Attention to deadlines

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ECP systems

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

The primary purpose of the Payroll Administrator is to administer and support the organization's payroll finance/GL functions across ADUSA and the Brands to ensure payroll general ledger entries and accounts, including reconciliations, are accurately reflected in the financial statements of the organization. Account Reconciliations will be inclusive of proper documentation set forth by the account reconciliation guidelines and include full research of all variances with appropriate actions to bring the account back into balance. Also responsible for the reconciliation of weekly payroll files before posting to the general ledger accounts. Research labor distribution as requested by the Brands. This position requires a complete knowledge of payroll systems, tax payment requirements, financial systems and business processes. Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC, Chicago, IL, Quincy, MA, Carlisle, PA, Scarborough, ME, Hyattsville, MD and Mauldin, SC.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and analyze assigned department general ledger accounts.
• Post all payroll entries to general ledger accounts.
• Respond to all inquiries from the business for questions related to payroll accounts and labor account postings.
• Research, resolve and reconcile outstanding general ledger items and variances.
• Accurately record transactions to the general ledger for salaries and related items.
• Perform ad hoc domestic accounting reconciliations including payroll-related accrual and tax accounts.
• Perform root cause analysis to determine drivers for variances and elevate to Manager as appropriate.
• Respond and resolve all Payroll-related associate inquiries that come through the Associate Service Center (supporting over 200,000 associates).
• Responsible for other duties as required.
• Maintain confidentiality with all associate information.
• It is expected this position will function quite independently and be able to resolve any issues that arise in the account reconciliations themselves.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Associate degree preferred.
• Strong Excel skills & Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous accounting experience in General Ledger and account reconciliation processes.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong attention to deadlines.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with ECP systems preferred.

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $19.00 - $28.50

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.