Hybrid Payroll Accountant — GAAP & Analytics

Univar Solutions; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our team in Downers Grove, IL. The role focuses on recording payroll transactions, month-end close, and payroll cost analysis to support audits and reporting.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, improve processes, and ensure policy compliance while handling multiple priorities in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably payroll accounting exposure.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP and OneStream is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record payroll entries in the general ledger in a timely manner.
• Maintain payroll accrual calendars and ensure proper mapping of payroll codes within the payroll system.
• Perform month-end close activities, including preparation of payroll accruals.
• Analyze and explain variances in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results.
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, report on fluctuations across time periods.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate with accounting managers and internal stakeholders to address financial inquiries and support business needs.
• Document processes and maintain up-to-date records for assigned responsibilities.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and tasks as needed.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Job description

Univar Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our team in Downers Grove, IL. The role focuses on recording payroll transactions, month-end close, and payroll cost analysis to support audits and reporting.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, improve processes, and ensure policy compliance while handling multiple priorities in a hybrid work setting.