Top 151 Accountant Jobs in Southaven Ms

Payroll Accountant
Alliance Healthcare Services —Memphis, TN
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
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10d
Senior Accountant
Brother International Corporation —Bartlett, TN
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Basic math
- Research
Accountant 2
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division —Memphis, TN
- $69,180.80 - $86,465.60 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
4d
Accountant - Remote
Newmark —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
13d
Accountant II (Appointed)
City of Memphis —Memphis, TN
- $56,102.54 - $85,841.60 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
5d
Accountant
CBRE —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Basic math
4d
Staff Accountant
PREMIUM GUARD INCORPORATED —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
Staff Accountant
Crestwyn Behavioral Health —Germantown, TN
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Accountant III (Appointed)
City of Memphis —Memphis, TN
- $60,029.58 - $92,456.00 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
5d
Senior Accountant
Bunzl —Collierville, TN
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Customer service
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Analyst Corporate Accounting
Hilton —Memphis, TN
- $67,500 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
11d
Comptroller (Appointed)
City of Memphis —Memphis, TN
- $125,320.26 - $175,448.00 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- GAAP
- Recruiting
Senior Grants Accountant
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
Plant Accountant
Syncreon —Olive Branch, MS
- Bachelor of Science
- Finance
- Analysis skills
Accountant
IPS Corporation —Collierville, TN
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Mid-level
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Accountant - Client Accounting Services
Fouts & Morgan CPAs —Memphis, TN
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Project Accountant
LRK —Memphis, TN
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
Accountant II
Jabil Circuit —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
Senior Accountant
Play Where You Stay —Memphis, TN
- $78,000 - $92,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
7d
Staff Accountant
First Horizon Bank —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Payroll Accountant

Alliance Healthcare Services -
Memphis, TN

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Job Details

Part-time
10 days ago

Qualifications

Benefits administration
Bachelor's degree
Continuous improvement
Attention to detail
GAAP

Full Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Accountant

Reports to: Director of Finance

Summary

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll while ensuring compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, organizational policies, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The position serves as the primary payroll administrator and provides payroll accounting support including journal entries, cost allocations, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support. The Payroll Accountant partners closely with Human Resources to ensure employee status and compensation changes are accurately reflected in payroll while supporting Finance through month-end close and grant accounting.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Experience Requirement

Minimum three (3) years of payroll processing experience. Three (3) years of accounting experience preferred. Experience with payroll accounting, reconciliations, grant allocations, healthcare or nonprofit accounting preferred.

Key Job Responsibilities

Payroll Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely.
Process payroll taxes and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Process garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other required deductions.
Administer retirement contributions and payroll benefit deductions.
Prepare payroll journal entries.
Prepare payroll cost allocation journal entries by department, program, and grant.
Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Provide payroll audit support and prepare supporting documentation.
Coordinate with Human Resources regarding new hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, and compensation changes.
Maintain payroll records and respond to payroll-related employee inquiries

Accounting Responsibilities

Perform payroll balance sheet reconciliations, including but not limited to payroll liabilities, accrued payroll, payroll taxes, benefit withholdings, and retirement liabilities.
Prepare payroll accruals for month-end and year-end close.
Prepare and maintain grant payroll allocations and supporting documentation.
Provide month-end close support.
Prepare audit schedules and assist internal and external auditors.
Provide financial reporting support related to payroll and labor costs.
Reconcile payroll expenses to the general ledger.
Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation as assigned
Assist with budgets and labor cost analysis
Assist with other accounting functions and special projects assigned by the Director of Finance.

General Accounting Responsibilities

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
Prepare and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.
Assist with bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with grant accounting and financial reporting.
Support implementation of accounting process improvements and internal controls.
Perform other accounting duties consistent with the position as assigned.

Cross-Training & Business Continuity

Maintain written payroll procedures and documentation.
Cross-train with Finance staff to ensure continuity of payroll and accounting operations.
Serve as backup for designated accounting functions during vacations, leaves of absence, and staffing shortages.
Provide backup assistance to other Finance team members as departmental workload requires.
Assist with reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, grant accounting, and other accounting functions when payroll responsibilities permit.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of payroll laws and GAAP.
Strong Excel and accounting skills.
Experience with payroll and HRIS systems.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Attention to detail
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Work Location: In person

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