Sr. Payroll Accountant

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Payroll Accountant is responsible for overseeing complex payroll accounting, compliance, and reporting activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. This role serves as a subject-matter expert for payroll taxes, reconciliations, audits, and regulatory requirements, and partners closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to support payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions.

• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts monthly
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in payroll and accounting records
• Document payroll processes, procedures, and controls
• Support internal and external audits, including SOX (if applicable)
• Maintain strong internal controls and segregation of duties
• Prepare and review payroll journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, ensuring payroll data is recorded accurately and in a timely manner in the general ledger
• Recommend and implement process improvements to reduce risk and increase efficiency
• Partner with HR on compensation, benefits deductions, leave programs, and employee changes
• Mentor Payroll processors
• Maintain a safety goal of 100% (Essential)
• Complies with EBARA safety policies, including participation in and completion of all required safety training

Competency Statement(s)

• The ability to perform the identified essential functions of the classification, including the operation of any machinery and/or equipment that is associated with performing the essential functions.
• The ability to perform the essential functions of the position in a cross-cultural, demanding and dynamic environment.
• The ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat of harm to him/herself, others or property.
• The ability to adhere to EBARA personnel policies and practices, including the attendance and punctuality requirements.
• The ability to work well under pressure meets multiple and sometimes competing deadlines, and at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPP Certification
• Minimum of eight (8) years' work-related experience in payroll and human resources

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Payroll accounting principles
  • Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and multi-state payroll compliance that includes, but is not limited to: CA, OR, AZ, MA, NJ, NY, and TX.
  • Experience with payroll systems and HRIS platforms (Knowledge of Pay Com is preferred)
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience with system implementations or payroll process automation
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and program management. Demonstrated teamwork skills.