Job Title: Payroll Accountant

Job Description

As a Payroll Accountant, you will assist the Sr. Payroll Accountant in processing and supporting the Workday Payroll and Time Tracking systems. You will be responsible for payroll preparation/processing, tax reporting, benefits-records administration, and payroll systems maintenance. Key responsibilities include processing bi-weekly US payroll and weekly international consultant workforce pay, posting into various general ledger accounts, producing and distributing payroll and overtime reports, and identifying opportunities for Workday payroll process improvements. You will also prepare various payroll journal entries, vacation accruals, bonus accruals, benefit costs, wage garnishments, payroll taxes, and account reconciliations. Additionally, you will assist in coordinating financial reporting activities related to payroll and treasury admin functions, perform ad hoc Workday payroll and benefit reporting, audit, preview, and post payroll reports for accuracy, and help with adding and closing tax jurisdictions. You will assist with Workday year-end payroll processing duties to ensure accurate and timely W2's, maintain supporting documentation of all payrolls, and enforce and refine payroll standards, policies, practices, and procedures. Working alongside the Sr. Payroll Accountant, you will contribute to payroll and accounting initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Hard Skills

• Payroll preparation/processing

• Tax reporting

• Benefits-records administration

• Payroll systems maintenance

• Workday Payroll and Time Tracking systems

• General ledger accounts posting

• Payroll journal entries

• Vacation accruals

• Bonus accruals

• Benefit costs

• Wage garnishments

• Payroll taxes

• Account reconciliations

• Financial reporting

• Workday year-end payroll processing

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail

• Analytical skills

• Process improvement

• Accuracy

• Timeliness

• Documentation maintenance

• Policy enforcement

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Collaboration

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Powell, Ohio.

Work Environment

You will work in a collaborative environment, supporting cross-functional teams and contributing to payroll and accounting initiatives. You will play a key role in enhancing organizational efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.