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BENEFITS JOBS Staff Accountant I•Payroll Keyword Location SEARCH Staff Accountant I•Payroll Burlington, NJ Position Overview This position is responsible for general ledger account analysis, journal entry preparation, accrual calculations and forecasting. Provide audit, research, reporting and analysis of the organization's payroll. A Day In The Life Perform monthly close, workpapers and analysis for financial accounting. Prepare journal entries and accrual calculations. Develop schedules and reports to conduct variance analysis, investigate variances and analyze drivers. Ensures data integrity by identifying errors/trends in accounting data to improve accuracy, timeliness, and general flow of accounting data. Partner with FP&A to determine how plans/forecasts are calculated. Analyze and review forecast to actual results on consolidated level. Prepare summarized variance explanations. Conduct reconciliations and balancing between third-party tax reports and payroll tax summary reports to ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting (including W-2 distribution). Maintain accurate documentation of PR elections & exemptions and reciprocity rules. Creates and monitors pre•and post-payroll reports for internal and external review; formats files for consistency; audits daily reports and provides findings to management. Creates and maintains supporting databases. Assist Sr. Accountant in responding to internal and external audit requests, i.e. gathering data and reports and conducting audits to ensure data accuracy. Assist with routine/ad-hoc reporting and various administrative tasks.

You'll Come With Education:

Bachelor's Degree in

Finance or Accounting Licenses/Certification/Registration:

N/A Experience:

1-2 years of payroll/accounting experience

Skills and Abilities:

Proficient or Advanced in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Proficient in Workday, ADP SmartCompliance Knowledge of Accounting/Payroll including process, procedures and internal controls Strong analysis, research and audit skills Attention to detail and accuracy Demonstrates strong time management by effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, staying organized, and consistently meeting time-sensitive deadlines Manages vendor transactions with professionalism and efficiency, resolving issues promptly and effectively Communicates clearly and effectively with internal management and team members Ability to work independently Ability to solve problems; analyzing alternatives Proactively seeks guidance Power BI experience a plus Adaptive financial software experience a plus #LI-JL2 Come join our team. You're going to like it here! You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location. Min-Mid $50,000.00•$65,000.00 Posting Number R104600 Location New Jersey-Burlington Address 1830 Route 130 North Zip Code 08016 Pay Rate Salaried Career Site Category Corporate Position Category Finance Job Type Full-Time Remote Type Hybrid Evergreen No Apply Now Apply Now Not Ready to Apply? Connect With Us Current Search Criteria Staff Accountant I•Payroll Burlington, NJ Clear All Need Help? Gift Cards Gift Card Balance Customer Support Product Safety Current/Former Associates Our Policies Return Policy Pricing Policy Privacy & Cookies Policy Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information California Transparency in Supply Chain Act Layaway Policy Terms Of Use Accessibility California / Virginia Consumer Privacy Statement Limit the Use of Sensitive Personal Information About Us Careers Grand Openings Love the Deals Media room Vendor Relations Real Estate Investor Relations 1 10% Off Disclosures For In-Store Accounts Valid one time only. Offer not valid on prior purchases, gift cards, or layaway. Employees excluded. Discount and/or the value of a promotional item applied on a pro-rated basis to all qualifying items purchased; any applicable refunds will be in pro-rated amount. For Online New Accounts Offer will be received via email within 2 days of approval. Must have valid email address and U.S. mailing address. Offer not valid on prior purchases, gift cards, or layaway. Employees excluded. Discount and/or the value of a promotional item applied on a pro-rated basis to all qualifying items purchased; any applicable refunds will be in pro-rated amount. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval. Burlington Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital Bank. •Styles, selections, availability and prices may vary by store. Products shown are intended to be representative of a specific category and may or may not be available at your local Burlington store. Advertised prices are subject to state and local taxes and fees. "Up to" comparable value savings percentages are based on initial assortment offerings; supplies are limited and our inventory is always changing. Shop early in stores for the best values and selections. Comparable value is determined by our buyers, who estimate retail prices of the same or similar products sold at full price retailers. Visit Burlington.com to view our complete Pricing Policy. © 2026 All rights reserved. We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy . Accept Cookies Decline Cookies