Senior Accountant
Aston Carter • Knoxville, TN • Posted June 27, 2026
About the Role
Job Title: Sr Accountant – Payroll Accounting
Job Description
This Sr Accountant – Payroll Accounting role focuses on supporting payroll-related accounting and financial reporting activities in a large, complex organization. The position is responsible for preparing payroll journal entries, reconciling payroll accounts, managing payroll tax compliance, and performing month-end and year-end close activities. The successful candidate applies strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of GAAP and payroll accounting principles, and experience with multi-state payroll environments to ensure payroll transactions are accurately recorded and reported. This role collaborates closely with Human Resources, Payroll, and other internal teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and maintain robust internal controls.
Responsibilities
+ Prepare and record payroll-related journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
+ Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts...
Job Description
This Sr Accountant – Payroll Accounting role focuses on supporting payroll-related accounting and financial reporting activities in a large, complex organization. The position is responsible for preparing payroll journal entries, reconciling payroll accounts, managing payroll tax compliance, and performing month-end and year-end close activities. The successful candidate applies strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of GAAP and payroll accounting principles, and experience with multi-state payroll environments to ensure payroll transactions are accurately recorded and reported. This role collaborates closely with Human Resources, Payroll, and other internal teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and maintain robust internal controls.
Responsibilities
+ Prepare and record payroll-related journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
+ Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts...