Senior Accountant

Anson Mills JV LLC

El Paso, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Automation, Data Management, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Financial Accounting, Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Local Tax, Maintain Compliance, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, State Tax, Tax Regulations, Tax Reporting, Time Management
LOCATION
El Paso, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
Position Summary

The Payroll Accountant serves as a critical link between Human Resources and Accounting, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of payroll-related financial data. This role is responsible for recording, reconciling, and reporting payroll activity within the General Ledger while maintaining strong internal controls and supporting financial reporting requirements.

Acting as a bridge between detailed payroll data and the organization's financial statements, the Payroll Accountant ensures that wages, taxes, deductions, and employer-paid benefits are accurately reflected in financial records.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Accounting
• Prepare and record payroll-related journal entries, including wages, taxes, and benefits
• Ensure accurate and timely posting of payroll activity to the General Ledger
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Analyze payroll-related expenses and variances

Reconciliation & Account Analysis
• Perform reconciliations of payroll-related accounts (tax liabilities, clearing accounts, benefits)
• Ensure alignment between payroll reports, third-party data, and financial records
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation

Compliance & Audit Support
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Review payroll tax reporting and liabilities for accuracy
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Support internal and external audit processes

Internal Controls & Governance
• Maintain strong internal controls over payroll-related accounting processes
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and confidentiality
• Review payroll outputs for financial accuracy prior to posting
• Identify and mitigate financial and compliance risks

Systems & Process Improvement
• Partner with HR and Payroll Operations to ensure accurate data flow
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements
• Support system implementations and enhancements

Qualifications

Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
• Minimum of five years of payroll accounting or general ledger accounting experience
• Experience in multi-entity or multi-state environments preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and financial reporting impact
• Advanced Excel and ERP/payroll system experience
• High attention to detail and analytical capability
• Ability to manage confidential data with discretion

Success Factors
• Delivers accurate and timely payroll-related financial reporting
• Maintains strong reconciliations and internal controls
• Effectively partners with HR, Payroll Operations, and Accounting stakeholders

Compliance Statement

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet business needs.

About the Company

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Anson Mills JV LLC