Payroll & Benefits Accountant – North America | Hybrid

Our client is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to support payroll and benefits accounting activities for the North America market. This role reports to the North America Accounting Manager and plays a key role in accurate payroll‑related financial reporting, month‑end close, and internal controls.

No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Work Model: Hybrid (1–2 days onsite)

Contract Duration: 12 months

Requirements:

• Partner with the Payroll team as needed.
• Prepare manual intercompany payroll invoices.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Generate ad hoc analyses and reports as needed.
• Review and analyze monthly payroll variance reports.
• Prepare month‑end close journal entries, including payroll, benefits, deferred compensation, and employee programs.
• Investigate variances, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain internal controls and perform controls testing per corporate policy.
• Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience with SAP and MS Excel (pivot tables, formulas) 
• Blackline preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting multi‑entity payroll environments is a plus.
• At least 1–2 years of payroll or payroll‑related accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and journal entry preparation.
• Familiarity with ADP GlobalView payroll exports (no payroll processing required)
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, including hands‑on journal entry preparation and month‑end close.