Title: Payroll Accounting Manager
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: Full-Time
Salary range: 110000k/yr - 120000k/yr

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Payroll Accounting & GL Entries: Lead daily payroll accounting operations, general ledger entries, and complex accrual accounting.
• Reconciliations & Close: Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations for wages payable, taxes, benefits, and support monthly/year-end financial close activities.
• Team Leadership & Development: Plan, organize, and manage accounting department staff, including recruitment, training, and performance.
• Process & System Maintenance: Manage PTO/vacation reserve tracking, year-end payouts, and continuous process improvements for payroll systems like SAP S/4HANA.
• Audit & Policy Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to internal controls, perform self-assessments, and manage internal/external payroll audits.

Must-Have:

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience with direct enterprise-level payroll accounting responsibilities.
• Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (CPA or active pursuit strongly preferred).
• Core Technical Accounting: Deep expertise in GL accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, accrual accounting, and financial analysis.
• Technical Systems: Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (required) and familiarity with payroll platforms like Blackline, SmartCompliance, or Blackline.
• Leadership & Audit Management: Proven management skills to oversee staff, lead audit readiness, and serve as a trusted business advisor to senior leadership.

This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.