New York Payroll Accountant

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Temporary Payroll Accountant to support their payroll accounting function during a critical period.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and record them in NetSuite
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline, resolving variances within 30 days
• Process biweekly Canadian payroll for two legal entities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll accounting, with exposure to payroll operations and general ledger accounting
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and/or Blackline, or similar ERP and reconciliation platforms
• Solid understanding of payroll compliance, including US federal and state requirements; Canadian payroll experience is a plus
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred; CPA or CPP designation is a plus