Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee payroll accounting and benefits-related financial operations in Petersburg, Virginia. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll activity is recorded accurately, financial controls are maintained, and reporting supports sound budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a detail-oriented approach to compliance, and the ability to work effectively with external payroll and benefits partners.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and review bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll processing to ensure wages, taxes, garnishments, and other deductions are calculated and recorded accurately.
• Oversee the financial administration of employee benefit programs by reconciling activity for health coverage, dental plans, retirement contributions, and flexible spending accounts.
• Ensure payroll and benefits practices remain aligned with applicable federal and state requirements as well as internal policies and audit standards.
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and other accounting adjustments within the general ledger.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations for payroll, benefits, and other related accounts, resolving variances in a timely manner.
• Serve as the main accounting contact for payroll vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators to address discrepancies and support contract renewal discussions.
• Produce payroll, labor cost, and fringe benefit reports to assist leadership with financial planning, budgeting, and expense analysis.
• Support month-end close activities by validating payroll data, reconciling accounts, and ensuring financial records are complete and accurate.• Experience managing payroll accounting processes in a supervisory or management-level role.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger activity, account reconciliation, journal entries, and month-end close procedures.
• Familiarity with payroll tax requirements, employee deductions, garnishments, and benefits accounting.
• Ability to support financial statement audits through accurate documentation and well-maintained records.
• Experience working with external payroll providers and benefits administrators to resolve accounting issues.
• Proficiency in preparing reports and analyzing payroll-related expenses for budgeting and forecasting purposes.
• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.