Senior Payroll Accountant: US Taxes & Compliance Expert

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation in Fountain Inn, SC is seeking a Payroll Specialist to provide payroll tax accounting support for US operations.

You will review federal and state payroll tax returns, maintain Workday, reconcile payroll general ledger, and assist with audits and reporting. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years payroll experience are required, with strong Excel and Word skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years payroll experience.
• 5+ years accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with auditors and colleagues.
• DP and/or Workday (HRIS) experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Experience with executive and expatriate compensation, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review federal and state payroll tax returns, miscellaneous tax forms, and W2/W3 for accuracy.
• Oversee amendment/correction process and ensure timely filings.
• Maintain Workday and reconcile payroll journal entries to GL.
• Coordinate payroll audits (workers' comp, 401k, financial, regulatory).
• Research taxability of special pay and benefits.
• Serve as a backup to payroll processing.
• Prepare monthly internal reports and ad hoc reports.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes with Payroll Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

5+ years payroll experience

5+ years accounting experience

Tools

Workday (HRIS)

Word

Excel

Job description

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation in Fountain Inn, SC is seeking a Payroll Specialist to provide payroll tax accounting support for US operations.

You will review federal and state payroll tax returns, maintain Workday, reconcile payroll general ledger, and assist with audits and reporting. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years payroll experience are required, with strong Excel and Word skills.