Payroll Accountant I- Norcross, GA

Phoenix Metals Company is a metal distribution company with 18 locations across the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Reliance Inc., a Fortune 500 SEC registrant, and the largest metals service center company in North America.

JOB SUMMARY

This job is in the Accounting & Finance department and is responsible for overseeing the accuracy, compliance, and proper reporting of payroll processed by a third-party. Key responsibilities include managing taxable fringe benefits, incentive and bonus calculations, reconciliations and payroll-related journal entries, while also supporting ad-hoc accounting tasks and month-end close activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as primary liaison with internal payroll provider and human resources department.
• Review and validate payroll registers and reports prepared for approval.
• Ensure all employee compensation, benefits, deductions, and withholdings are accurate and compliant.
• Reconcile payroll output with internal records.
• Prepare internal payroll-related journal entries.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial data.
• Track, calculate, and report taxable fringe benefits.
• Ensure proper recording and reporting of taxable fringe amounts to be included in employee wages.
• Calculate and validate incentive, commission, and bonus payments in accordance with company plans.
• Prepare incentive, commission and bonus related journal entries.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure consistency and compliance with organizational policies.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of schedules, account reconciliations, and accruals
• Provide financial data and analysis for special projects and other ad-hoc accounting requests

REQUIRED & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

BENEFITS

Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Office setting; controlled temperature environment

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.