Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant Sevierville, TN Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $60,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid training Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Hospitality Accounting systems Record keeping Financial close processing Internal controls Microsoft Excel Financial data reconciliation Handling wage garnishments Financial reporting Bachelor's degree in finance Mid-level Financial analysis Finance Analysis skills Bachelor's degree GAAP Accounting and finance experience Sage Intacct Bachelor's degree in accounting Restaurant experience Accounting Internal financial audits Financial compliance Full Job Description Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Accountant to support our finance and accounting operations. This role is responsible for processing payroll, prepapering journal entries and financial reports, and supporting the period-end close process. The ideal candidate has a good understanding of payroll processes and accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Process and manage weekly payroll accurately and in compliance with company policies and applicable laws Manage employee deductions and garnishments Prepare, review, and post journal entries Prepare account reconciliations, schedules, and reports Assist with and support the month-end and year-end close processes Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and resolve issues Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure proper documentation Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company controls Collaborate with internal departments to gather and verify financial information

Qualifications:

Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (4-year degree required) 2+ years of experience in payroll processing and/or accounting (multi-location experience preferred) Strong understanding of payroll processes, wage laws, and compliance requirements Experience auditing timesheets, PTO balances, and payroll reports for accuracy Experience working with payroll systems (Toast Payroll preferred) Experience supporting multi-unit operations (restaurants or hospitality preferred) Comfortable enforcing payroll controls and following up on missing or incorrect data Ability to manage sensitive/confidential information with discretion Good knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices Proficiency in accounting software (Intacct is a plus) and Microsoft Excel Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills Ability to meet critical deadlines while managing multiple priorities Position will be on-site in Sevierville TN Our franchise organization, Collier Restaurants Group is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team!

Pay:

$50000.00 - $60000.00 / year

Benefits:

Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Paid training

Job Type:

fulltime

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Education:

Bachelor's degree Work location: Flexible work from home options available