Payroll Accountant

SDL Search Partners
  • Canton, Massachusetts
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    SDL is partnered with a firm South of Boston looking to add a Payroll Accountant to their team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations. You'll be responsible for managing payroll, handling accounts payable and receivable, and supporting billing functions.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
    • Maintain employee payroll records, including deductions, benefits, and time reporting
    • Manage the full cycle of accounts payable, including vendor setup, invoice entry, approvals, and payments
    • Oversee accounts receivable functions, including generating invoices, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts
    • Assist with monthly billing processes and reconcile discrepancies
    • Support month-end closing by preparing reports and account reconciliations
    • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure financial data integrity

    Requirements:

    • Minimum 1 year of payroll experience (required)
    • Working knowledge of payroll systems and basic accounting principles
    • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
    • Ability to meet deadlines and handle sensitive information confidentially
    • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred but not required

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCanton, Massachusetts

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Past Due Accountsunmatched
    • Payroll Accountingunmatched
    • Payroll Managementunmatched
    • Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • SDL (Specification and Description Language)unmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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