Corporate Payroll Accountant

: Moon Valley Nurseries, a leading name in the horticulture industry, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced professional to join our corporate finance team as a Corporate Payroll Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement of wages to our dedicated workforce. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll accounting, a deep understanding of relevant regulations, and exceptional organizational skills. Compensation: $60,000-$80,000

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Compliance and Reporting:

• Stay abreast of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and ensure compliance with all relevant laws.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports, including tax filings, to regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with HR and location managers to address and resolve payroll issues and system discrepancies.

Record Keeping:

• Enter bi-weekly payroll entries into accounting software and analyze accuracy.
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll records, including employee profiles, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in payroll procedures and systems.
• Help implement changes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall payroll effectiveness.

System Administration:

• Work with HR and IT teams to maintain and update the payroll system.
• Ensure seamless integration between the payroll system and other relevant corporate systems.

Audits and Internal Controls:

• Assist in internal and external audits related to payroll.
• Help implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard payroll data and ensure accuracy.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience as a payroll accountant, preferably in a corporate setting.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in using payroll and accounting software and related tools. Experience with Paycom and GP are preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.

Physical requirements/Working conditions

Primarily working in a basic office environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects up to 15 lbs. Able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.

OTHER

Subject to MVR and Criminal background check

About Us

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America, and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. We are a Drug Free Workplace. #MVN

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