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Ipsen

Senior Specialist, Payroll Accounting

Ipsen

Senior Specialist, Payroll Accounting managing payroll for over 700 employees across U.S. and Canada.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation, with a strong focus on compliance and accuracy. Proficient in using ADP Workforce Now and advanced Excel functions to enhance payroll efficiency and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Payroll ProcessingJournal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationADP Workforce NowAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills
Payroll ProcessingJournal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationAdvanced Excel SkillsPayroll ComplianceFinancial ReportingPayroll Record MaintenanceAudit SupportPayroll Transaction ReviewHRIS Projects
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationAnalytical SkillsEffective CommunicationConfidentiality
Tools & Technologies
ADP Workforce NowExcel
Industry Keywords
PayrollAccountingComplianceFinancial ReportingAudit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Process end to end payroll for a workforce of 700+ hourly and salaried employees across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
  • Review and reconcile payroll transactions, HR system changes, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits
  • Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, general ledger interface files, and monthly accruals, including salaries, bonuses, taxes, and benefits
  • Perform monthly payroll account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting
  • Support month-end and year-end close activities by providing payroll accounting and reporting support
  • Maintain payroll records, files, and supporting documentation in accordance with audit and compliance requirements
  • Assist with internal and external audits and respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees, HR, and Finance
  • Participate in payroll, HRIS, and Finance projects, identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiency
  • Serve as backup for Payroll Manager responsibilities during absences.
  • Perform other payroll and accounting-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3+ years hands on processing payroll with hourly and exempt employees
  • 3+ years preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations
  • 1+ years working with ADP, preferably Workforce Now
  • Advanced Excel skills including common formulas (i.e. VLookup, IF statements, Pivot Tables, etc.)
  • Must work well in a team environment and have a willingness to collaborate and share ideas
  • Excellent analytical skills are required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical materials and concepts in a non-technical manner
  • Ability to hold information confidential
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field experience

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities