Payroll Accountant

Plant City, FL
Full Time
Mid Level
Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, this position will be responsible for performing both routine and non-routine accounting and financial reporting functions for Always Fresh Farms including payroll. 

This is an onsite position located in Plant City, FL. 

Duties:
  • Process payroll for full-time & seasonal employees; including entering, reviewing and importing hours, administering garnishments, and other adjustments as necessary
  • Perform and report monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure company assets and liabilities are properly, correctly and completely accounted for related to payroll.
  • Participate in the month-end close process, perform monthly duties assigned to facilitate timely close, including reporting.
  • Responsible for the Worker’s Compensation monthly calculation for accrual purposes.
  • Process payroll journal entry for each payroll into the ERP system and record monthly payroll accrual journal entries for all companies.
  • Create and provide reporting tools on a monthly, annual, and ad-hoc basis for operations and financial leaders for purposes of business decisions.
  • Assists with all budgeting as it relates to payroll aspects of accounting operations and the preparation of annual financial forecasts/budgets, annual and monthly financial statements and other accounting reports and projects as necessary.
  • Identify and develop reporting and help establish and track key metrics.
  • Perform special research and projects for the general ledger as required.
  • Provide input to ensure accounting systems and processes are continually streamlined via process improvement to achieve greater efficiencies and accuracy.
  • Work effectively and efficiently in cross-functional departments including sales, operations, logistics, shipping and receiving
  • Ability to work proactively, prioritize tasks and to manage time effectively

Skills/Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 4+ years of experience within the accounting field
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel (pivots, lookups, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • In depth knowledge of accounting principles/practices, internal controls, and reporting requirements
  • Ability to prepare, organize and analyze complex financial information
  • Strong attention to detail and a desire to assume new responsibilities
  • Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
  • Punctual, regular and consistent attendance, and ability to work overtime, nights and weekends if needed
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; with responsive feedback at all times.
  • Must be able to read, speak, and write in English
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