Job Title: Payroll Accounting Consultant
Location: Central Austin, TX (3-4 days in office)
Industry: Financial Services
Employment Type: 5-Month Contract
Company: LHH

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Accounting Consultant for a 5-month contract to join our team in central Austin, TX. The consultant will be responsible for cleaning up payroll general ledger accounts for 14 entities and assisting in a software conversion.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accuracy and compliance in payroll accounting

• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline processes

• Provide detailed reports and status updates to management

• Process payroll transactions and reconcile payroll accounts

• Prepare payroll journal entries and maintain payroll records

• Analyze payroll data and identify discrepancies

• Assist in the preparation of payroll tax filings

• Support audits related to payroll accounting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Proven experience in payroll accounting and general ledger management

• Familiarity with software conversion processes

• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance