Staff - Payroll Accountant at Transco - A Marmon Rail Company

M&M Manufacturing

Come join a team where People make the difference!  As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff/Payroll Accountant to join our accounting and finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general accounting practices and payroll processing, with a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Proficiency in using ADP payroll systems is essential for this role. This position requires an individual who can manage multiple tasks efficiently, adhere to deadlines, and maintain accuracy in all accounting and payroll activities.
The ideal candidate for this role will be a clear communicator and highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
This position will report to the Company’s Accounting Manager and work closely with HR and other functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• General Accounting Duties: Assist with general accounting tasks, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, prepaid expense management, and month-end closing activities. Support the finance department in creating financial statements and reports.
• Cash Application and Treasury Management: Assist with daily cash application and reporting, ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Fixed Assets: Maintain the Company’s Fixed Asset ledger, including processing new asset setups, transfers, and disposals, and entering monthly depreciation and reconciling to the General Ledger.
• Account Reconciliations: Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis to ensure accurate reporting and sound financial controls.
• Vendor Compliance: Assist the vendor entry and update processes to ensure accurate vendor records and maintain compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Payroll Processing: Manage the complete payroll process for both salaried and hourly employees using ADP for weekly and biweekly payrolls. Ensure accurate calculation of wages, benefits, tax deductions, and other deductions. Prepare and issue employees' paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
• Payroll Posting: Prepare and post payroll and payroll related journal entries in accordance with financial timelines.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices. Ensure timely filing of all required tax reports and filings.  Stay updated on current legislation affecting payroll.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit payroll reports, including but not limited to, payroll taxes, deductions, and benefits. Ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in the payroll process to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Work closely with the HR department to ensure seamless integration of payroll and benefits administration.
• Audit Support: Provide assistance during internal and external audits related to payroll and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Other Duties: Complete projects, duties, and ad-hoc analysis as requested.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including writing, speaking and active listening.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize duties, and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Must be highly skilled in use of Excel and proficient in other Microsoft Office programs.
• Aptitude to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to deliver financial information to non-financial people.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

Experience

• Minimum of three years of experience in general accounting and payroll processing.
• Proficiency in ADP payroll systems is required.
• Major ERP system exposure required, QAD experience preferred.

Hybrid Work-From-Home schedule available after training period

Office Environment – Business Casual

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.