Payroll Accountant
Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Payroll Accountant Hybrid Opportunity in Atlanta, GA!

Contract to Hire

Hourly Salary: $38-$42

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client in Atlanta, Georgia, is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Payroll Accountant for a contract-to-hire role. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.

Responsibilities

* Manage and process payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

* Maintain and update payroll records in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

* Prepare monthly balance sheets, reconciliations and month end accruals

* Perform month-end close and generate financial statements and schedules.

* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.

Qualifications

* 5 years of accounting and payroll experience, preferably in non-profit, government, or healthcare sectors.

* A degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

* Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and Vlookups, for data analysis and reporting.

* Proficiency in ADP and Deltek Costpoint is highly desired.

* Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.