Payroll Accountant

Linde; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 69,750 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Employee discount program

Job summary

Linde Inc. is seeking a Payroll Accountant located in Tonawanda, NY. In this role, you will manage payroll postings to the General Ledger and collaborate closely with HR Payroll to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least one year of relevant experience.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $69,750 to $93,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field with at least one year of accounting experience.
• Proficient in advanced Excel and other analytical tools.
• Ability to resolve moderate accounting issues with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Post monthly payroll files to the General Ledger.
• Partner with HR Payroll to resolve account coding issues.
• Generate monthly payroll expense reports.
• Process vendor invoices related to employee benefits for payment.
• Reconcile payroll and benefit accounts monthly.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Access

Knowledge of Power BI

Familiarity with ERP systems (JD Edwards, Oracle)

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Linde Inc.

Tonawanda, NY, United States | req29884

Payroll Accountant

What you will enjoy doing

• You will be in charge for posting monthly payroll interface files from the payroll system to the General Ledger
• Partner with HR Payroll to identify and fix General Ledger account coding issues and resolve payroll data discrepancies before posting
• You will generate monthly payroll expense reports for Controllers and key stakeholders
• Process union remittances for dues, Health & Welfare, and pension payments with strict compliance to collective bargaining agreements
• You will process and prepare vendor invoices related to employee benefits for payment
• Reconcile payroll and benefit accounts on a monthly basis
• Maintain and update procedural documentation is part of your role
• Support additional general accounting tasks as needed

What Makes You Great

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field such as Finance or Business Administration, with at least one year of accounting experience
• Use advanced Excel skills to support accounting tasks and analysis
• You can apply working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Power BI, and ERP systems like JD Edwards and Oracle Analytics Server
• Research and resolve moderate accounting issues with minimal guidance
• Use strong analytical thinking along with clear verbal and written communication skills
• You can learn new processes and concepts quickly to support changing business needs
• Apply accounting principles to prepare journal entries and complete reconciliations
• Contribute effectively in a diverse, inclusive team environment while promoting respect and integrity

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, and an employee discount program. Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $69,750 - $93,000.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Legal Notice

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.