Payroll and Treasury Accountant

Position Summary

The Payroll and Treasury Accountant ensures accurate and timely processing of U.S. payrolls and administers 401(k). Their responsibilities will include managing payroll data compliance, supporting treasury functions such as electronic payments and bank reconciliations, and performing miscellaneous journal entries as assigned. The role involves resolving payroll inquiries, implementing process improvements, and staying updated on regulatory changes. The incumbent will work closely with HR, Finance, and External Auditors.  

Position Responsibilities

Payroll

• Handle weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing for U.S. based entities using Ceridian (Dayforce)
• Modify and generate reports, and manager payroll inquiries
• Manage fringe benefits and labor accruals
• Severance reconciliation

Treasury Support:

• Set up and process wire payments
• Handle daily bank transactions, reconciliations, and month-end entries
• Manage cash journal entries and print checks  

Compliance:

• Assist with 401(k) audit
• Calculate and files non-income based taxes; including the Washington Excise Tax and Philadelphia Tax

Month End Activities:

• Overhead allocation, inventory adjustments, and various journal entries
• Real estate, property tax entries
• Scrap and rework accounting, and annual roll-forward entries  

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in payroll accounting or finance
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and accounting principles
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g. ADP, Ceridian, Paycom) and accounting software (e.g. Oracle, SAP)
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive payroll information

Sensience is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE):  race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or any status protected by applicable law.   

This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.