Payroll Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Payroll Accounting Analyst is responsible for the accounting, reconciliation, financial reporting and payroll , ensuring payroll transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger and compliant with GAAP, tax, and internal control requirements. This role partners closely with Payroll and Finance to support month‑end close, payroll accruals, reconciliations, audits, and variance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Accounting & GL Support

• Record and reconcile payroll journal entries, including wages, taxes, benefits, bonuses, equity compensation, and accruals
• Reconcile payroll clearing, liability, tax, benefit, and withholding accounts on a monthly basis
• Ensure payroll data flows accurately from payroll systems to the general ledger
• Investigate and resolve payroll‑related variances, discrepancies, and reconciling items

Month‑End & Financial Close

• Prepare payroll‑related accruals, adjustments, and true‑ups as part of month‑end close
• Support balance sheet and income statement analysis tied to payroll expenses
• Maintain supporting schedules for payroll, benefits, and compensation‑related accounts

Tax, Compliance & Audit Support

• Support payroll tax reconciliation and review of payroll‑related tax filings
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation
• Ensure payroll accounting complies with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Payroll and HR on payroll changes impacting accounting (new hires, terminations, leave, bonuses, equity, retro pay)
• Coordinate with Treasury on payroll funding, timing, and cash requirements
• Support system integrations, process improvements, and payroll accounting automation initiatives

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare payroll‑related reports for Finance and leadership
• Analyze trends in payroll expense, benefits, and headcount‑driven costs
• Assist with ad hoc projects related to compensation, benefits, and payroll accounting

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in payroll accounting, general ledger, or corporate accounting
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, accruals, and reconciliations
• Experience working with payroll systems and ERPs
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™