Payroll Tax Accountant

About this role

General Atomics (GA) and its affiliated companies are among the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development, ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless, and laser technologies.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Accountant III to join our Payroll Department in San Diego (Torrey Pines), CA.

This position is responsible for preparing and reconciling payroll journal entries and general ledger accounts, as well as performing monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll account reconciliations. The Payroll Accountant III ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, including the preparation and filing of payroll tax returns and coordination with tax agencies.

In addition, this role supports payroll close activities, audits, reporting, and financial analysis, and serves as a subject matter expert on payroll accounting and payroll tax matters. The position also participates in system enhancements, compliance initiatives, and cross-functional projects to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in payroll accounting and tax compliance, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers and maintains payroll accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, deductions, benefits, taxes, and related payroll transactions.
• Prepares, reviews, and reconciles payroll-related journal entries, general ledger accounts, accruals, and account balances in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of payroll accounts, including wages, taxes, benefits, paid time off liabiliti...