Payroll Accountant - OxyChem

Company Overview OxyChem is a growing, action‑oriented, safety‑driven chemical manufacturing company that values its people and environmental protection. With operations in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, OxyChem produces essential chemicals for water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, automotive, and construction. Headquarters in Dallas, Texas, it is a leading U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor‑alkali, chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. We offer competitive pay and benefits and provide tremendous career development opportunities. We travel a safe workplace where the well‑being of employees is paramount. Responsibilities Perform payroll accounting functions such as preparation of payroll disbursements, escheating, account reconciliations, manual journals, and loading payroll G\/L data into SAP. Assist benefit teams, payroll, and employees with questions about how benefits impact the payroll process (retirement and pension deductions, deferred compensation, and employee‑elected benefits). Analyze G\/L entries and provide supporting documentation to Finance and other related organizations. Validate G\/L postings and payroll account information before data is sent to SAP. Interact with HR, Finance, employees, and third‑party benefit administrators. Reconcile payroll accounts monthly to ensure proper processing of payroll and third‑party benefit payments. Support internal and external audits for payroll and benefits related activities. Process manual journal entries related to payroll data, payroll taxes, benefit payments, and other items impacted by payroll. Handle banking activity related to payroll checks and direct deposits, including escheating. Provide backup support to Payroll Analysts and Payroll Tax Analysts as needed. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (minimum 18 hours of Accounting). Minimum 2 years’ corporate payroll process experience. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work outside of standard business hours as needed. Confidential handling of sensitive information with discretion. Motivation, strong time‑management skills, and excellent oral and written communication. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Team‑player attitude. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Workday and SAP systems. Certified Payroll Professional Certification (APA Certification‑CPP). #J-18808-Ljbffr