Job Title: Payroll Accountant
Job Description
The GL Payroll Accountant plays a key role in the Accounting & Finance team by managing full-cycle payroll and general ledger accounting. This position handles weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for approximately 200 employees, prepares journal entries and reconciliations, supports month-end close, and assists with treasury, fixed asset, and audit activities. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with broad exposure to both payroll and core accounting functions.
Responsibilities
Process full-cycle weekly and bi-weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees using Paylocity, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and month-end adjustments, in the general ledger system.
Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Reconcile payroll taxes and assist with W-2 processing to ensure compliance with payroll tax reporting requirements.
Monitor fixed assets and maintain depreciation schedules in accordance with accounting policies and GAAP.
Record daily cash receipts and cash transactions accurately and promptly.
Support treasury and cash management activities, including monitoring cash balances and assisting with related reporting.
Administer and reconcile company credit card activity, ensuring proper coding and documentation.
Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and maintaining strong internal controls.
Collaborate with team members across the organization to resolve payroll, accounting, and reconciliation issues.
Maintain accurate, organized financial records and contribute to continuous improvement of accounting and payroll processes.
Essential Skills
3+ years of general ledger (GL) accounting experience.
Demonstrated experience in general ledger accounting, including journal entry preparation and posting.
Hands-on experience with journal entry and account reconciliation processes.
Experience supporting month-end close activities.
Knowledge of payroll tax reporting and related compliance requirements.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience with payroll processing, including weekly and bi-weekly cycles.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience using Paylocity for payroll processing.
Experience using Sage or similar accounting software for general ledger activities.
Experience in fixed asset accounting and maintaining depreciation schedules.
Experience supporting audits and maintaining strong internal controls.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a small, tight-knit accounting and finance team.
Strong communication skills to interact with leadership and cross-functional teams.
Work Environment
This role is fully on-site, Monday through Friday, with standard hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The team operates in a collaborative, team-oriented culture with a small company feel and a growth trajectory. The Accounting & Finance team consists of approximately 33 employees, offering a tight-knit, supportive environment with direct visibility to leadership, including the Controller and CFO. The company provides exposure to both payroll and broader accounting functions and offers a stable benefits package, including medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Harrisburg, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $70000.00/yr.
Benefits package can be provided
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Harrisburg,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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