Senior Payroll Accountant

We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry. Key Responsibilities Handle payroll accounting, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and GL entries. Manage PTO/vacation reserve tracking and year‑end vacation payouts. Process cash clearing transactions and employee stock purchase reconciliations. Prepare and post payroll‑related journal entries to the general ledger. Reconcile payroll accounts, including wages payable, taxes, and benefits. Analyze payroll variances and resolve discrepancies. Maintain accurate payroll records for audits and regulatory purposes. Monitor and reconcile benefit‑related accounts. Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll. Provide explanations to cost center owners regarding employee transactions. Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies. Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes. Support payroll system upgrades or implementations. Qualifications Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting related roles required. Requires completion of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. 4+ years of accounting experience with direct payroll accounting responsibilities in a large enterprise. Strong command of GL accounting, accruals, reconciliation, and payroll‑related accounting treatments. SAP S/4HANA and Blackline experience required; ADP familiarity a plus. Preferred Qualifications CPA preferred or actively pursuing. Experience with ADP GlobalView and SmartCompliance in a large enterprise payroll environment. Benefits At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package – which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clicking here , you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join. Location 3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr