Payroll Accountant (SAP)

Portland, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Payroll Accountant (SAP)

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to own payroll related journal entries account reconciliations and month/quarter/year end close in a complex multi entity environment. The ideal candidate is hands on in SAP (Payroll and FI/CO) highly proficient in Excel and collaborates closely with Payroll Operations HR Benefits FP&A and Treasury to ensure GAAP compliant financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare review and post recurring and non recurring payroll journal entries (gross to net employer taxes benefits garnishments PTO/ARO accruals intercompany payroll allocations) in SAP FI/CO.
Own monthly payroll related account reconciliations (clearing suspense payroll cash tax payable benefits wage liability accruals); research and resolve variances timely.
Reconcile SAP Payroll results to the general ledger; validate payroll interfaces to FI/CO and banking; partner with Payroll Ops to address errors prior to close.
Maintain standardized JE templates and reconciliation workpapers with clear audit trails; ensure documentation meets SOX/internal control requirements.
Coordinate close calendar deliverables (M/E Q/E Y/E); prepare flux/variance analysis and supporting schedules for management and auditors.
Calculate and record payroll accruals and reversals; evaluate materiality and propose adjusting entries as needed.
Support external reporting and audits (financial statement SOX state/local payroll tax) with requested schedules and evidence.
Collaborate cross functionally on new programs (e.g. bonus plans CBAs benefit changes) to assess accounting impact and set up new GLs/mappings.
Drive process and control improvements and refine mappings between SAP HCM Payroll and SAP FI/CO; contribute to UAT/regression testing for upgrades/patches.
Develop and maintain desktop procedures (DTPs) and policy documentation for payroll accounting processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (Accounting preferred).
5 years progressive accounting experience including 3 years in payroll accounting in a mid to large company.
Hands on experience with SAP - Payroll/HCM and FI/CO (posting reconciliations allocations reporting).
Advanced Excel (pivot tables Power Query/Power Pivot complex formulas reconciliations data validation).
Solid working knowledge of US GAAP especially accruals compensation/benefits accounting and intercompany.
Exceptional attention to detail organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced close cycle.
Demonstrated collaboration and communication skills working cross functionally with Payroll HR and Finance.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA (active or in progress).
Experience in union (CBA) environments and multiple pay frequencies.
Experience with ADP or other outsourced payroll providers and related GL interfaces.
Familiarity with internal controls/SOX and audit support.
Experience with automation/analytics (Power BI Alteryx VBA or similar).

Key Competencies

Technical Accounting & GAAP Application
SAP Expertise (Payroll schema FI/CO postings posting models reconciliation reports)
Analytical Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
Process Discipline & Documentation
Communication & Cross Functional Partnership
Integrity Confidentiality and Judgment

Payroll Accountant (SAP) Summary We are seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to own payroll related journal entries account reconciliations and month/quarter/year end close in a complex multi entity environment. The ideal candidate is hands on in SAP (Payroll and FI/CO) highly profi...