Payroll Accounting Specialist — 9/80 Schedule + Benefits

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

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.