Payroll and Staff Accountant

Company Overview

Century Fasteners Corporation, established in 1955, is an international master distributor of fasteners and non-fastener products, including military, aerospace, commercial, and electronic components. The Company represents premier manufacturers and operates multiple locations throughout the United States, with its corporate headquarters in Elmhurst, New York. Century Fasteners has built its reputation through a strong commitment to customer service and recognizes its employees as its greatest asset.

Position Summary

Century Fasteners Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This hybrid role owns accurate and timely payroll processing while also supporting general ledger accounting, monthly close, reconciliations, reporting, and audits. The ideal candidate combines hands-on, multi-state payroll experience with a strong accounting foundation and a continuous improvement mindset.

What You Will Do

• Process regular, supplemental, bonus, commission, and special payrolls using ADP Workforce Now.
• Review time and attendance data, payroll registers, deductions, exceptions, and funding for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare payroll journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile payroll liabilities, payroll taxes, employee benefits, garnishments, retirement plan contributions, and other assigned accounts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including assigned general ledger accounts and variance analysis.
• Assist with external financial statement, 401(k), workers’ compensation, and other compliance audits.
• Coordinate payroll-related 401(k) activity under a participant self-service model, focusing on deductions, contribution reconciliation, provider coordination, and audit support.
• Prepare headcount, overtime, commission, payroll, and labor-cost reporting for management.
• Research discrepancies, resolve payroll and accounting issues, and help strengthen procedures and internal controls.
• Provide backup and project support across Accounting while maintaining appropriate segregation of duties.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience may be considered.
• Three or more years of payroll processing, payroll accounting, or general accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with multi-state payroll, journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and time and attendance systems strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyze, reconcile, and summarize financial data.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach with employees, Accounting, Human Resources, service providers, and auditors.

Why Join Century Fasteners

This role offers the opportunity to own a critical company process while developing broader accounting capabilities. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Finance team and will contribute to accurate reporting, stronger controls, efficient processes, and dependable service to employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Century Fasteners Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veteran status.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The employee may be required to perform other related duties based on the evolving needs of the Company.