Payroll Accountant

TBG I The Bachrach Group is partnered with one of the largest leading funeral and memorial services organizations in North America on their search for a
***PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT.***
This role focuses on the accounting and financial reporting aspects of payroll rather than day-to-day payroll processing. Key responsibilities include reconciling payroll accounts, preparing journal entries, performing account analysis, supporting month-end close, and producing payroll-related financial reports. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related field as well as working knowledge of Workday are required.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES and REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:**

* Record payroll-related financial transactions in the general ledger and ensure entries are accurate and properly supported.
* Review and reconcile payroll balances, including compensation, payroll taxes, employee benefits, deductions, and accrued expenses.
* Evaluate payroll accounting data, identify unusual fluctuations, and research discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
* Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities by preparing reconciliations and validating payroll-related balances.
* Compare payroll system records with general ledger activity, using Workday or similar systems to identify and resolve differences.
* Assist with the review of tax liabilities, benefit expenses, and payroll accruals to maintain accurate account balances.
* Compile reconciliation files, account schedules, and supporting documentation for audit requests and financial reviews.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, ideally including payroll-related financial reporting and general ledger activities.
* Exposure to Workday or other enterprise financial and payroll systems.
* Solid knowledge of general ledger principles, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial account analysis.
* Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries, investigate variances, and contribute to period-end close procedures.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions such as VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, is preferred.
* Strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify inconsistencies and follow issues through to resolution.

For additional details and the next steps, please send your resume to:
**[email protected]**

Location: Houston, TX (Memorial Dr. / Buffalo Bayou area)

Schedule: Hybrid, 4 days in-office

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 DOE

**NOTE: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.**