Senior Payroll & Benefits Accounting Leader

embryriddle; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a Senior Payroll and Benefits Accountant to oversee payroll and employee benefits accounting, ensure accuracy of financial records, and support compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, cross-functional collaboration with Payroll, HR, and Finance, and process improvements to enhance reporting and controls.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive accounting experience in payroll and benefits, strong

Qualifications

• Extensive accounting experience with payroll and employee benefits.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll and employee benefits and ability to translate complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and analyze payroll and benefits accounting activities.
• Prepare and analyze payroll-related financial reports and schedules.
• Lead reconciliations of payroll and benefits general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Support GAAP compliance, payroll tax requirements, and benefits regulations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and respond to inquiries.
• Identify control gaps and implement improvements for accuracy and compliance.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to support analysis and forecasting.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Workday

Job description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a Senior Payroll and Benefits Accountant to oversee payroll and employee benefits accounting, ensure accuracy of financial records, and support compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, cross-functional collaboration with Payroll, HR, and Finance, and process improvements to enhance reporting and controls.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive accounting experience in payroll and benefits, strong