Accountant II

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Temporary/Contract
$ 26.00 - $ 29.00 per hour 08-28-2026 17:15:31 Job ID: CLT1471147_1787937331

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  • Responsibilities:
  • Prepare retroactive payroll-related journal entries resulting from an HCM system conversion.
  • Analyze payroll activity for both on-cycle and off-cycle payroll runs and identify variances.
  • Research, validate, and document payroll variances to determine whether accounting adjustments are required.
  • Compile supporting schedules, reconciliations, and audit-ready workpapers.
  • Ensure payroll accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with GAAP.
  • Maintain compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Payroll, Payroll Tax, and HRIS/Payroll Technology.
  • Support month-end close activities related to payroll accounting.
  • Document processes and provide clear explanations of findings, adjustments, and accounting impacts.
  • Qualifications:
  • 3-7 years of accounting experience, preferably with payroll accounting, payroll reconciliations, or general ledger accounting responsibilities.
  • Experience investigating and resolving payroll-related variances and discrepancies.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control environments.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage large data sets and interpret complex payroll information.

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