Payroll Accounting Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k match

Educational assistance

9/80 work schedule

Sterling Heights facility

Onsite fitness facilities

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, seeks a Payroll Accounting Specialist to manage payroll, accounting, and tax-related tasks within a small, high-performance team.

The role emphasizes accuracy, data analysis, and collaboration with Human Resources and shared services. Strong accounting background and at least five years of experience are required to support audits and multi-currency reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts and internal controls.
• Detail-oriented with ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Run automated interfaces to import payroll transactions into the general ledger.
• Review and reconcile transactional data for accuracy.
• Prepare shadow payroll reporting for international employees.
• Prepare payroll accruals including wages, vacation, incentives and taxes.
• Perform analytical procedures to ensure balances are accurate and identify discrepancies.
• Coordinate with HR and Shared Resources Services for payroll functions.
• Produce reports for inter/intra company transactions in a multi-currency environment.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and data reconciliation.
• Cross-train with other department positions.

Skills

Accounting principles

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Internal controls

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

About the Role

This position is responsible for a wide array of accounting, payroll and tax related matters. Successful applicants will have a good understanding of the principles of accounting and internal controls along with an awareness of the elements of taxable income and reporting requirements.

About GDLS

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.

That's why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win. Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let's shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Must have a solid understanding of accounting concepts, preferably with experience in an Accounting role
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and ability to analyze problems and data accurately
• Must be able to identify trends or patterns in data
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong understanding of internal controls necessary
• Continuous process improvement mindset; improving business practices and streamlining processes is a must.
• Ability to multi-task and easily adapt to change
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Responsibilities of the role

As a key member of a small, high-performance team, the Payroll Accounting Specialist will:

• Run automated interfaces to import payroll transactions into the general ledger.
• Review and reconcile transactional data to ensure processes are complete and accurate.
• Prepare and execute shadow payroll reporting procedures for international employees.
• Prepare payroll accruals including accrued wages, vacation, incentive compensation plans and payroll taxes.
• Perform analytical procedures to ensure balances are accurate and identify discrepancies.
• Perform monitoring procedures to identify interim adjustments and year-end true ups.
• Prepare timely and accurate account reconciliations ensuring all items are cleared in a timely manner. Perform analytical procedures to detect weaknesses and discrepancies, perform root cause analysis and implement procedures to improve overall effectiveness.
• Act as the main liaison with Human resources and shared resources services (SRI) for payroll related functions.
• Prepare reports and supporting documentation for inter/intra company transactions in a global multi-currency business environment
• Perform imputed income, wage reporting and hypothetical tax procedures for U.S. and ex-patriate employees.
• Internal and external audit support: provide documentation for audit requests, perform walkthrough demonstrations of accounting processes and provide ad hoc queries and data reconciliations as needed.
• Cross-train with others positions in the department to expand Labor Accounting knowledge.

What We Offer

• We offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you
• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k match up to (6%)
• Educational assistance
• 9-80 work schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities rewarding work environment
• (Sterling Heights Facility) Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Coffee Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Additional Information

• Availability to work outside regular business hours as needed to address critical issues.
• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.