Senior Payroll Accountant

Overview:

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we've been committed to improving peoples' lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey

Responsibilities:

Meet the Recruiter: Amber Smallwood

What You'll Get To Do

Conducts complex assignments involving accounting projects. Requires a broad knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, and a knowledge of payroll. Provides training and guidance to less experienced staff.

Financial Data Management:

• Prepare journal entries to record payroll activity Record month-end inter-company /divisional transactions relating to payroll activity Review and approve coding of payments/invoices to third party vendors (ADP print/garnishment/tax services, transit program, union dues, Health Savings Account).
• Prepare accruals and other adjusting entries Identify and direct accounting treatment of payroll/tax/benefit transactions.
• Maintain the mapping tables of the general ledger chart of accounts (payroll and payroll tax related) in Workday.
• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances Maintain accurate account and data reconciliation, including supporting sub-ledgers, journals, and other financial documentation within a cost efficient operation.

Controls and Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with Parent Company and PNA policies, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Ensures protection of company assets in all areas through front line knowledge and experience.
• Conduct initial internal control evaluations.
• Within the limits of delegated responsibility, approve certain transactions.
• Investigate, resolve, and report to the accounting manager any inconsistencies or improprieties.
• Review and interpret payroll accounting policies and procedures
• Manage general ledger recording process (daily/weekly/quarterly/annual).
• Assist with state and federal payroll, payroll tax and escheat audits

Financial Analysis:

• Identify, research, and resolve payroll deduction/benefit/tax g/l account discrepancies
• Verify inter-company payroll assessments
• Define and post reclass entries as needed
• Review general ledger accounts and correct journal entries
• Perform monthly balance sheet (payroll tax/deduction/benefit) variance analyses
• Perform accounting analyses, such as, but not limited to: Balance sheet accounts, payroll tax, accruals, and department expense analyses.
• Prepare wage analyses and other ad-hoc requests.

Scope:

• Reports to Accounting Manager
• Individual contributor
• Supervise payroll accounting general ledger function, including planning and directing.
• Overtime required.

Qualifications:

What You'll Bring

• Education and Experience:
• Knowledgeable, organized, and detail oriented individual
• BA/BS degree in Accounting and or/ Finance
• 5- 7 years of payroll accounting/payroll tax experience.
• Knowledge of SAP & strong competencies in Excel essential
• Workday knowledge a plus.
• Experience with Month end process, Accruals, and multi-state payroll.

Problem-Solving:

• Fact-finding and analyses are critical parts of the job.
• Analysis requires assembling facts and evidence from a variety of sources, both internal and external, using considerable latitude in applying the proper analytical methodology.
• Ability to create solutions by drawing on formal education, work experience, and outside resources.

Communications:

• Provide frequent, and at times complex, explanation of reconciliation findings to manager. Direct interface and follow up with various jurisdictions required.

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Parental Care Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• Educational Assistance
• Flexible Work Program
• Volunteer time Off
• Casual Dress Code
• Total Well Being Program

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

The wage range of $88,000 - $92,000 is just one component of Panasonic's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. *The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.