Sr Accountant Payroll

Job summary

The role focuses on ensuring payroll accuracy through reconciliations, GL postings in D365, and managing payroll-related accounts. The candidate will also support audits, P&L reviews, and M&A payroll integrations while collaborating with Finance and HR.

Job details

Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Sr. Payroll Accountant for $105,000/yr to support a leading healthcare technology client. This individual will join a fast-paced, high-growth environment and play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, reconciliation, and financial reporting. Reporting into payroll leadership, this person will support P&L reviews, audits, and system integrations while collaborating closely with finance and HR teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and confident handling sensitive financial data, with the ability to work independently and drive results in a dynamic environment. Day-to-Day: • Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies • Ensure payroll data is accurately posted to the GL (D365) • Manage payroll-related accounts (wages, deductions, benefits, accruals) • Support internal and external audits • Generate and analyze payroll reports • Contribute to P&L reviews and provide payroll insights • Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, and leadership • Identify process improvements and automation opportunities • Assist with M&A payroll integration and reporting Required Skills & Experience • 7–10 years of accounting experience (strong preference for payroll exposure) • Strong knowledge of: ○ Accounting principles ○ Payroll laws & compliance • Hands-on experience with: ○ Payroll reconciliation ○ General Ledger Integration (GLI) ○ Journal Entries (JE) • Experience working with payroll systems (D365 preferred) • Strong communication skills with ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately • Self-motivated, able to operate independently (solo operator mindset) Nice to Have Skills & Experience • PCP or PLP designation • CPA designation • Exposure to public companies • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 • Exposure to M&A payroll integrations • Experience in healthcare or multi-entity environments Pay range up to at $105,000/yr. Please Note: We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.

What you’ll do

The role focuses on ensuring payroll accuracy through reconciliations, GL postings in D365, and managing payroll-related accounts. The candidate will also support audits, P&L reviews, and M&A payroll integrations while collaborating with Finance and HR.

Requirements

Requires 7-10 years of accounting experience with a strong focus on payroll laws, compliance, and GL integration. Proficiency with payroll systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365, and the ability to work independently are essential.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Payroll Reconciliation
• General Ledger Integration
• Journal Entries
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Financial Reporting
• Payroll Compliance
• P&L Review
• Audit Support
• M&A Integration
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Accounting Principles

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Healthcare
• Human Resources
• Consulting