Senior Payroll Accountant

We are seeking a professional Senior Payroll Accountant to join a growing team in Fountain Inn, SC . This is a full time, temporary/temporary to hire position.



Responsibilities

• Support U.S. payroll operations by ensuring payroll processes and financial records are accurate, compliant, and completed on schedule
• Review federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, wage reporting documents, and related payroll tax records for accuracy and compliance
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related journal entries and ensure alignment between payroll systems and the general ledger
• Perform monthly payroll account reconciliations, including payroll bank account reconciliations
• Coordinate and support payroll-related audits, including workers' compensation, retirement plan, financial, and regulatory audits
• Research payroll tax implications for special payments, employee benefits, and compensation programs
• Assist with payroll processing activities as needed and review complex or special payments for accuracy
• Maintain, document, and improve payroll procedures, internal controls, and compliance processes
• Generate regular and ad hoc payroll, financial, and management reports for stakeholders
• Partner with finance leadership to analyze payroll variances, support budgeting and forecasting efforts, and assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Support payroll system maintenance, testing, and enhancements within the company's HRIS and payroll platforms
• Administer payroll-related transactions associated with equity or stock-based compensation programs
• Stay informed on changing payroll laws and regulations and recommend process updates to maintain compliance

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (such as Workday or similar platforms)
• Experience with payroll audits and internal control processes

• $33 -$38 hourly
• 100% onsite
• FGP offers contract employees benefits including minimum essential coverage insurance, a fixed indemnity plan and a 401k retirement plan once eligibility requirements are met