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Staff Accountant, Payroll

The Intersect Group

Enon, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35–$40 Per Hour
LOCATION
Enon, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

 
Payroll Accounting Analyst (Temp to Hire | Onsite with Hybrid Option)
Company Overview
Our client is a well established organization with a strong operational footprint and a commitment to financial accuracy, compliance, and process excellence. Their finance and accounting teams play a critical role in ensuring reliable reporting, sound controls, and informed decision making across the business. They value professionals who bring technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

Role Summary
The Intersect Group is seeking a Payroll Accounting Analyst to support payroll accounting and general ledger activities in a fast paced corporate accounting environment. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and compliant with accounting standards.
You will play a key role in month end close, accruals, payroll journal entries, and financial analysis while partnering closely with management to address questions related to financial results and payroll accounting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Reconcile high volume general ledger accounts related to payroll activity.
  • Prepare and post payroll related journal entries and accruals.
  • Support the month end and year end close processes, including variance analysis and corrections.
  • Ensure weekly payroll is properly funded, recorded, and posted for both corporate and franchise operations.
  • Research and clear reconciling items, escalating issues as needed and communicating with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Audit financial data, identify errors or inconsistencies, and make necessary corrections during close cycles.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements, including participation in SOX walkthroughs and testing.
  • Respond to inquiries from management regarding payroll and financial account balances.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects and financial analyses as requested.

Key Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Finance considered).
  • 2–5 years of hands on accounting experience, including true general ledger responsibilities (journal entries, reconciliations, month end close).
  • Strong payroll accounting experience or exposure preferred.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and complex data analysis.
  • Experience with Oracle highly preferred; Workday experience is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP, accounting principles, and internal control processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, especially during close periods.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort working cross functionally.

Role Details
  • Type: Contract to Hire (conversion timing not predetermined)
  • Work Schedule: Fully onsite initially (5 days/week); eligible for 1 remote day per week after training
  • Location: Enon
  • Pay Rate: $35-40/hr
  • Hours: 40 hours/week; additional hours may be required during month end and year end close

Call to Action
If you are a detail driven accounting professional with strong payroll and GL experience who thrives in a close driven environment, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and contact information to The Intersect Group for immediate consideration.

About the Company

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The Intersect Group

The Intersect Group is a different and better business partner. We create unparalleled value for our clients by combining industry-leading Consulting capabilities with comprehensive Staffing and recruitment services. Clients trust us to deliver results based on our deep expertise and proven resources within finance, accounting, and information technology. Through our flexible delivery approach, you get the right solution, at the right time to accelerate your success and achieve all of your mission-critical objectives.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2006

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