Job Description

Protective Industrial Products is looking for a highly motivated Payroll Accountant to administer our payroll, travel & expense accounting. This role reports to the Global Payroll Manager and will work closely with resources in finance, payroll, benefits, HR and other accounting functions. We are looking for a candidate who is highly collaborative and analytical, who excels at problem solving and can work both independently and as an effective contributor in a close-knit team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare weekly, biweekly and monthly journal entries, accruals, forecasts, and reconciliations related to payroll and other compensation-related transactions.
• Balance payroll, payroll tax and vendor service-related bank activity, supporting the annual budget process and audit.
• Work closely with the payroll provider to coordinate timely payroll tax filings.
• Support integration efforts for acquired companies and system implementations.
• Support the SAP Concur Travel and Expense reporting system, process monthly expenses and accruals, assist with expense report accounting audits and initiate out-of-pocket reimbursements.
• Support integration efforts for acquired companies and system implementations.
• Prepare payroll and employment-related reports and provide back-up for the US Payroll Administrator.

CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• 3+ years of experience in payroll accounting or related accounting role(s) required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
• Experience in integrated travel and expense systems (SAP Concur) preferred
• Experience with HRIS systems (ADP Lyric) preferred
• Experience with ERP platforms (Epicor Solar Eclipse/SysPro ERP) preferred
• American Payroll Association FPC or CPP certification preferred
• Strong computer skills including MS Office
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Salary Range

58,500-79,000