Payroll Accountant

Lockton; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lockton in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Payroll Accountant to ensure accurate reconciliation of payroll-related accounts and to support financial integrity across the organization. You will research and reconcile payroll journal entries, correct errors, record non-automated payroll journals to third-party payments, and assist with tax adjustments across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, 3+ years of payroll accounting

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in payroll accounting or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll software (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft, Oracle).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Executives and other internal customers.

Responsabilidades

• Research and reconcile payroll-related journal entries and general ledger accounts.
• Correct journal errors.
• Record non-automated payroll journals third party payments.
• Assist with reconciling tax adjustments from federal, state, and/or local jurisdictions.
• Respond to inquiries regarding payroll and accounting issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.

Conocimientos

Payroll accounting

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Executive communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Herramientas

Workday

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of payroll-related accounts. This role combines accounting expertise with payroll administration to support financial integrity.

Your Responsibilities

Position Summary The Payroll Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of payroll-related accounts. This role combines accounting expertise with payroll administration to support financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and reconcile payroll-related journal entries and general ledger accounts.
• Correct journal errors.
• Record non-automated payroll journals third party payments.
• Assist with reconciling tax adjustments from federal, state, and/or local jurisdictions.
• Respond to inquiries regarding payroll and accounting issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in payroll accounting or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll software (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft, Oracle).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Executives and other internal customers.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with multi-state payroll and tax compliance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, PeopleSoft, Oracle, and/or Workday.
• GAAP SME.