Strategic Payroll & Corporate Accountant

Mid-states Distributing Llc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-States Distributing is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our Texas team. This role requires hands-on payroll processing, benefits administration, and collaboration with HR and finance to ensure accurate, compliant payroll submissions.

You will manage monthly close activities, tax filings, and 401(k) program coordination, while supporting employees on payroll and benefits questions.

Qualifications

• College Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Proven experience in payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Proficiency with MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to manage within strict deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with Paycom or other HRIS/ Payroll software.
• Experience with 401k plans.

Responsibilities

• Monthly financial close responsibilities.
• FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting.
• Business partner to select corporate functions/teams.
• Manage periodic tax submissions to State and Local authorities.
• End-to-end payroll processing within our Payroll platform, including data entry, calculation, and audit of wages, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Assist with evaluation and implementation of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement savings plans, profit sharing, paid time off, and employee leave.
• Work with 401k advisors and administrators to ensure all plan decisions are executed timely and accurately.
• Manage all accounting and financial close activities related to Payroll and Benefits.
• Partner with Human Resources and management to provide support and guidance to employees on payroll and benefit matters.
• Participate in annual financial audits for the company and our 401k plan.
• Prepare reports and presentations on payroll and benefits data.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

MS Excel

HRIS/Payroll software

Payroll tax regulations

Data analysis

Communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Mid-States Distributing is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our Texas team. This role requires hands-on payroll processing, benefits administration, and collaboration with HR and finance to ensure accurate, compliant payroll submissions.

You will manage monthly close activities, tax filings, and 401(k) program coordination, while supporting employees on payroll and benefits questions.