Payroll & Financial Reporting Accountant

Alliance Hs; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Hs in Memphis, TN is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage the accurate and timely processing of payroll in alignment with federal and state regulations and GAAP. This role acts as the primary payroll administrator and partners with HR to reflect employee changes in payroll.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of payroll processing experience, with 3 years of accounting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of payroll processing experience.
• Three (3) years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll accounting, reconciliations, grant allocations, healthcare or nonprofit accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely.
• Process payroll taxes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Handle garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other deductions.
• Administer retirement contributions and payroll benefit deductions.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and cost allocations by department/program/grant.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and support audits.
• Coordinate with HR on hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Maintain payroll records and respond to inquiries.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for payroll.

Skills

Payroll processing

GAAP

Excel

HRIS

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Education

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

Job description

Alliance Hs in Memphis, TN is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage the accurate and timely processing of payroll in alignment with federal and state regulations and GAAP. This role acts as the primary payroll administrator and partners with HR to reflect employee changes in payroll.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of payroll processing experience, with 3 years of accounting experience preferred.