Senior Payroll General Ledger Accountant

GFT is seeking a Senior Payroll General Ledger Accountant to join our Accounting Team in Mechanicsburg, PA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Mechanicsburg office.

The GFT Strategic Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Office Operations, IT Services and Marketing & Communications, are essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations. Strategic Services is part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services. 

What you’ll be challenged to do:
This is a specialized, high-impact role at the intersection of payroll and accounting and you will have the unique opportunity to build and refine processes, partner closely with payroll, and make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working cross-functionally and wants to play a key role in shaping processes within a growing organization.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Prepares and manages payroll-related general ledger activities including preparing and posting journal entries.
• Manages and executes month-end close payroll related processes including maintaining journal entry checklists and proactively resolving issues.
• Ensures accurate recording of payroll transactions within the general ledger, identifying new payroll to general ledger mappings as needed.
• Performs and reviews account reconciliations for payroll-related balance sheet accounts (wages, taxes, benefits, deductions).
• Identifies, investigates and resolves discrepancies between payroll records, bank accounts, and the general ledger, handling the more complex issues.
• Provides detailed variance analysis and explanations for account fluctuations.
• Develops expertise in payroll systems including earnings, tax, and deduction codes, and related accounting rules. Independently identifies and recommends enhanced system reporting to troubleshoot issues and support reconciliations.
• Ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Partners with HR and Payroll teams to proactively identify and implement process improvements.
• Supports internal and external audits by providing required payroll documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of payroll accounting experience.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, formula troubleshooting)

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and all levels of management

• Professional, positive, and team-oriented approach

• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders

• Public accounting highly preferred
• Experience working in large, multi-entity and/or multi-currency environments.
• Experience working in high-volume data environments.
• Experience with accounting and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Deltek VantagePoint).
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 

Sponsorship not offered for this role.

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time