Robert Half is hiring: Manager, Payroll Accounting in Jacksonville

We are in search of a Manager, Payroll Accounting to join our team located in Jacksonville, Florida. In this role, you will oversee a variety of payroll accounting activities such as processing, analyzing, and reconciling payroll accounting data. You will also manage the month-end close process and supervise and develop staff members.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the collection, tracking, analysis, reporting, and reconciliation of payroll accounting activity regularly.
• Ensure the accurate preparation and recording of the annual bonus accrival for all verticals.
• Conduct thorough quarterly true-up of PTO accrual.
• Manage the month-end close process around payroll accounting, including the review and/or preparation of various journal entries, accruals, estimates, reclasses, and financial statement analysis of assigned areas.
• Handle self-health accounting tasks including monthly allocations to each vertical, balance sheet reconciliations, and analysis outlining vendor payments.
• Review and prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and flux analysis for various accounts related to payroll.
• Work closely with HR & HRIS team to develop and maintain policies surrounding properly approved employee data changes in the payroll system.
• Provide necessary support for quarterly, interim, and annual audit requests from our external auditors.
• Supervise and develop staff, assist in providing necessary training and share required knowledge for the team to perform their duties adequately.
• Collaborate with other internal departments to correct information immediately when identified.
• Utilize skills in Oracle, D365, Reconcile Payroll, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Accruals, Month End Close, and Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation.• Possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll accounting
• Proficient in Oracle and D365 software platforms
• Ability to reconcile payroll and create accurate journal entries
• Experience in account reconciliation and handling accruals
• Familiarity with month-end close procedures
• Experience in balance sheet account reconciliation
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulations
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong problem-solving abilities and ability to make timely decisions
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.