Payroll Administrator/General Ledger Accountant

Wight & Company; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Wight & Company, a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and construction firm, seeks a Payroll Clerk / General Ledger Accountant to support payroll processing, GL maintenance, and financial reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration within a growth‑oriented finance team.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of payroll and accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of payroll laws.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll and accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll laws and accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting software and payroll systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Experience with construction, professional services, or project-based accounting environments a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review timesheets, payroll deductions, benefits, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts, payroll accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger activity.
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Assist with special projects and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

General ledger

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Excel skills

Analytical

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk / General Ledger Accountant to support our accounting and finance operations. This position is responsible for accurate payroll processing, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and committed to accuracy and confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Payroll Administration
  • Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
  • Review timesheets, payroll deductions, benefits, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• General Ledger Accounting
  • Prepare and post journal entries.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, payroll accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Maintain and analyze general ledger activity.
  • Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation.
• Accounts & Financial Support
  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
  • Assist with special projects and continuous process improvements.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll and accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll laws and accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting software and payroll systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Experience with construction, professional services, or project-based accounting environments a plus.

Salary Range

$60,000 - $80,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.