Accounting Specialist, Payroll
Finance, Banking & Legal · Accounting & Audit · Public Accounting
In short
Saab, Inc. is looking for a Payroll Accounting Specialist in East Syracuse, NY to manage bi-weekly payroll for multiple US business units and process employee travel and expense reports according to company policy and regulations. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Support new hire payroll onboarding and facilitate group training sessions.
- Process new hires, terminations, status changes, payroll deductions, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, and special payments.
- Review employee timesheets weekly across two different operating systems.
- Process bi-weekly payroll cycles accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain timecard entries for employees on leave.
- Review, update, and maintain employee paid time off (PTO) records.
- Complete government compliance payroll reconciliations.
- Compile and review reports to process premium pay adjustments.
- Prepare and review payroll reports on a bi-weekly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Review and process employee travel and living expense reports, ensuring reimbursement is in accordance with company policy.
- Monitor aged expense transactions and follow up with employees and managers to ensure timely completion.
- Provide one-on-one training to employees on the expense reporting process.
- Complete accounts payable distributions for payroll-related costs on a bi-weekly basis.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of experience in payroll and/or an accounting-related discipline.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Sound business judgment, a strong sense of urgency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High level of enthusiasm, with the ability to remain flexible and adaptable to meet internal and external needs.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Experience with Oracle.
- Experience with ADP.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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Company
Saab
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Expires
in 1 month
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Associate
Locations
East Syracuse, United States of America
Qualification
Diploma, Bachelor
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