Payroll Accountant

Insight Global is seeking a 6 month contract to hire Sr. Accountant to sit on-site 4 days a week, 1 day remote, in Charlotte, NC.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to manage and reconcile payroll accounting for a workforce of over 100,000 employees. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to work with large-scale payroll systems. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with internal controls while delivering accurate and timely financial data.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries for high-volume transactions.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations for payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain and review general ledger entries related to payroll and benefits.
• Collaborate with payroll operations to ensure accurate tax and compliance reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes for payroll accounts.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses for management and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and company policies.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in payroll accounting.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Must-haves

• 7+ years of professional experience as an Accountant
• Experience completing journal entries and reconciliations
• General ledger experience
○ The ability to manage and maintain the core financial record system of an organization. The general ledger is the central repository for all financial transaction
• Strong Excel experience
○ VLOOKUP's and pivot tables
Bachelor's degree

Plusses

• CPA
• SAP General Ledger
• Accounting for Payroll experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.