Payroll Accountant

Position Summary


Under limited supervision, the Payroll Accountant II is an experienced role responsible for the accounting duties related to the payroll function. This role is responsible for the financial accounting, regulatory compliance and internal controls related to the payroll function.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction: Does Not Have Direct Reports

Essential Functions:

• Prepare journal entries to record transactions related to the payroll process as well as reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Maintain mappings between payroll systems and general ledgers
• Create and generate custom reports for requested data to internal and external recipients
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards
• Stay current with changes in accounting policies and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance
• Develop and apply continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems
• Analyze data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Lead and coordinate special projects
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits
• Participate in the development and implementation of payroll policies and procedures
• Provide training and support to junior payroll staff as needed

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• In-depth knowledge of payroll process and relevant laws
• Basic accounting knowledge, including understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and payroll software (e.g., UKG) is a plus
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  
  
  

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker Hannifin


Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity


Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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