Staff Accountant, Payroll & General Accounting

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant – Payroll and General Accounting is responsible for processing semi-monthly multi-state salaried payroll, supporting the month end close process and performing a variety of general accounting functions to ensure compliance with company accounting policies and the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records. This position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly close process.
• Perform assigned balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual or aged reconciling items.
• Assist with accruals, cash, intercompany transactions, and other general ledger activities.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing schedules, documentation, and explanations as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned.

Payroll Processing

• Process semi-monthly multi-state salaried payroll accurately and in accordance with established payroll schedules and deadlines using UKG.
• Review and verify payroll information, including salary changes, new hires, terminations, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, provincial, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports to supporting documentation and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and record payroll journal entries and related accruals.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries in a timely manner.
• Support W-2s, 401k audits and tax reporting.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably with experience in processing payroll.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles.
• Experience with UKG Pro, UKG Ready, or other UKG platform preferred.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, formulas, lookups, and reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other departments.

Evenflo Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic.