PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer"s

Health insurance

Paid time off

Telehealth services

Job summary

W-Industries in Houston, TX is seeking a Payroll Accountant to support payroll accounting and reconciliation, posting journal entries and coordinating with Payroll and Accounting teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and process improvements, with exposure to Paylocity and multi-entity payroll workflows.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Two years of accounting, payroll, or office-management experience with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Experience with payroll-related accounting and job costing preferred.
• FPC or CPP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post payroll-related timesheet entries using HRIS data (Paylocity).
• Reconcile payroll expenses, liabilities, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other accounts.
• Reconcile payroll deposits and bank activity with payroll reports and bank records.
• Review payroll accounting for missing or duplicate transactions and research discrepancies.
• Create labor distributions and job-cost coding and coordinate cost transfers.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for payroll entries and corrections.
• Coordinate information between Payroll, Accounting, Accounts Payable, and operations.
• Assist with payroll-related month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities.
• Provide payroll accounting support for audits and reporting requests.
• Assist with improving payroll accounting procedures and reconciliation processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting basics

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Excel

Confidentiality

Paylocity

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Description

The Payroll Accountant supports the accounting and reconciliation of payroll-related financial activity. This position prepares payroll journal entries, reconciles related accounts and bank activity, assists with labor and job-cost corrections, and coordinates the exchange of information between Payroll and Accounting.

Requirements

• Prepare and post payroll-related timesheet entries using reports and information from the HRIS system (Paylocity).
• Reconcile payroll expenses, liabilities, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other payroll-related accounts.
• Reconcile payroll deposits, withdrawals, and other funding activity to payroll reports and bank records.
• Review payroll accounting activity for missing, duplicate, or incorrectly recorded transactions and research discrepancies.
• Create labor distributions and job-cost coding with accuracy and prepare or coordinate cost transfers and reclassifications.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for payroll entries, reconciliations, and corrections.
• Coordinate information and follow-up between Payroll, Accounting, Accounts Payable, and operational teams.
• Assist with payroll-related month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Provide payroll accounting support for audits, reporting requests, and account analysis.
• Assist with improving payroll accounting procedures, reports, and reconciliation processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of general accounting principles, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to compare information from multiple reports and identify discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn and work within payroll, accounting, timekeeping, and job-costing systems.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with Payroll, Accounting, and operational teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee, payroll, banking, and financial information.
• Ability to work independently, manage recurring deadlines, and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Experience in Paylocity Preferred.

Required Experience & Education

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. (This is a Must)
• Accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, or office-management experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Two years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll accounting, office management, or a related role involving journal entries and account reconciliations. Experience with payroll-related accounting, job costing, or multi-entity accounting is preferred.
• Payo.Org FPC or CPP Preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits That Support You—At Work and Beyond

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits available to eligible employees include:

• Three medical plan options with prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employer-paid basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• No-cost telehealth services and a confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary coverage options, including short-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and additional life insurance
• Additional benefits such as identity theft protection, pet insurance, fitness program access, and healthcare member rewards

Benefits and eligibility may vary by position and work location. W-Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no applicant for employment or employee is denied an equal opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

W-Industries is a participant of E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.