Payroll & General Ledger Sr. Accountant

Position Summary

Mattson Technology Inc. is seeking a Payroll & General Ledger Sr. Accountant to oversee U.S. payroll operations and key General Ledger activities. This position will oversee payroll for approximately 180 salaried and non-salaried employees while supporting journal entries account reconciliations month-end close payroll accounting and internal controls.

The role requires hands-on experience with ADP Oracle and SAP and will serve as a key interface between Payroll HR Finance and Accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

Full own the end-to-end U.S. payroll for approximately 180 employees including regular supplemental bonus and special payrolls.

Review hours earnings deductions benefits taxes PTO and other payroll inputs.

Perform pre- and post-payroll audits and resolve discrepancies.

Coordinate with HR Benefits Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate and timely payroll.

Maintain payroll procedures documentation controls and process improvements.

Support federal state and local payroll tax compliance including multi-state withholding unemployment W-2/W-2C filings and deposits.

General Ledger & Payroll Accounting

Prepare and review journal entries related to payroll benefits accruals prepaid expenses taxes and other accounts.

Reconcile payroll registers payroll liabilities benefits and payroll expenses to the General Ledger.

Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.

Analyze payroll and accounting variances and support monthly quarterly and year-end close.

Maintain accurate documentation and provide support for internal and external audits.

Systems & Process Improvement

Serve as a key business owner/SME for ADP Oracle and SAP including payroll and accounting interfaces.

Troubleshoot system and data issues with IT and external providers.

Support system upgrades implementations testing and process improvements.

Identify opportunities to automate payroll reconciliations reporting and accounting processes.

Supervision & Controls

Supervise and provide direction to a payroll processor in Malaysia including work priorities deadlines quality and training.

Maintain appropriate internal controls segregation of duties and audit-ready documentation.

Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal control requirements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field.

5 years of progressive accounting and payroll experience.

Hands-on U.S. payroll experience supporting approximately 180 employees.

Strong General Ledger account reconciliation journal entry and month-end close experience.

Hands-on experience with ADP Oracle and SAP.

Knowledge of federal state and local payroll requirements including multi-state payroll.

Strong Excel and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to manage deadlines resolve issues and maintain confidential employee information.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in semiconductor technology manufacturing or multinational companies.

SOX/internal control experience.

Experience with ADP-to-Oracle payroll interfaces.

Prior supervisory experience.

U.S. GAAP and external audit experience.

Experience improving or automating accounting and payroll processes.

Key Competencies

Payroll & Accounting Expertise ADP/Oracle/SAP Systems General Ledger Reconciliations Internal Controls Analytical Skills Leadership Process Improvement Communication

Key Performance Measures

Accurate and timely payroll processing.

Accurate payroll accounting reconciliations and journal entries.

Timely and effective month-end close support.

Payroll tax and regulatory compliance.

Resolution of payroll and accounting issues.

Effective internal controls and audit support.

Reliable ADP Oracle and SAP processes and interfaces.

Continuous process improvement and automation.