About the Payroll Accountant Role

Are you a detail-oriented professional who excels in fast-paced manufacturing environments? Robert Half is partnering with a leading manufacturing company in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States, to find a skilled Payroll Accountant. This dynamic position combines payroll processing, accounts payable (AP) support, and hands-on collaboration with multiple plant locations. If you thrive on accuracy, problem-solving, and making a tangible impact on daily operations, this Payroll Accountant job offers the variety and challenge you're seeking. Join a team where your expertise keeps payroll cycles running smoothly, vendor discounts maximized, and operations humming efficiently.

In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for plant-level payroll and AP needs, blending technical accounting skills with strong interpersonal communication. Perfect for Payroll Accountants or AP Specialists looking to expand their career in manufacturing finance. With Robert Half's expertise in placing top accounting talent, this opportunity provides stability, growth, and immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll and AP Processing

• Review invoices and payroll-related documentation to ensure complete, accurate backup before posting or payment.
• Enter and post invoices and payroll transactions directly into the ERP system with precision.
• Verify and correct coding of AP and payroll entries submitted by plant personnel.

Plant Support and Collaboration

• Support multiple plant locations by assisting with timely submission of invoices and payroll information.
• Communicate daily with plant and operations teams to address payroll questions, confirm goods/services receipts, and resolve issues.
• Build strong working relationships with plant office managers and payroll contacts to foster seamless operations.

System Management and Efficiency

• Serve as a key operator for AP workflow and data capture systems.
• Manage AP and payroll documentation within the document management system—verifying, adjusting, routing, and distributing as required.
• Partner with AP and Payroll teams to identify efficiency opportunities and streamline processes.

Compliance and Reporting

• Maintain organized, policy-compliant AP and Payroll files.
• Help resolve invoice, statement, and payroll discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• Prepare basic reconciliations and reporting to support financial accuracy.
• Provide general administrative support, including scanning, filing, copying, and additional tasks assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

To succeed as a Payroll Accountant with this manufacturing leader, you'll need proven experience in payroll and AP functions, ideally in a multi-site environment. Key qualifications include:

• 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing and accounts payable experience.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and document management tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail for reviewing invoices, verifying documentation, and correcting entries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for daily interactions with plant teams, vendors, and departments.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities in resolving payroll discrepancies and streamlining workflows.
• Organizational skills to maintain compliant files and manage high-volume documentation.
• Collaborative team player with experience in manufacturing or plant operations preferred.
• Basic reconciliation and reporting experience; administrative support capabilities.
• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, variety-driven role.

Robert Half seeks candidates who are reliable, proactive, and passionate about accuracy in payroll accounting jobs.

Why Join Us?

This Payroll Accountant position offers more than just a job—it's a career-launching opportunity in Mechanicsburg, PA's thriving manufacturing sector. High-impact contributions mean your work directly affects payroll accuracy and plant efficiency every day. Enjoy task variety from processing to problem-solving, keeping your workday engaging. Thrive in a collaborative culture partnering with operations, AP, and payroll teams. Benefit from industry stability and growth potential across departments. Robert Half provides expert career support, competitive pay around $56,160 USD yearly (based on $27/hour), and pathways to permanent roles. Apply now for this full-time Payroll Accountant position and elevate your accounting career!

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