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Senior Accountant

Protective Industrial Products · Latham, NY, US

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Job details

Pay
$72,000 – $95,000 a year
Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Nov 11, 2026
Last confirmed open
Nov 12, 2026
Job function
Accounting › Accounting › Accountant
Job description

About this role

Protective Industrial Products is looking for a highly motivated Sr. Accountant to administer our payroll, travel & expense accounting. This role reports to the Global Payroll Manager and will work closely with resources in finance, payroll, benefits, HR and other accounting functions.

We are looking for a candidate who is highly collaborative and analytical, who excels at problem solving and can work both independently and as an effective contributor in a close-knit team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare weekly, biweekly and monthly journal entries, accruals, forecasts, and reconciliations related to payroll and other compensation-related transactions.
  • Balance payroll, payroll tax and vendor service-related bank activity, supporting the annual budget process and audit.
  • Work closely with the payroll provider to coordinate timely payroll tax filings.
  • Support integration efforts for acquired companies and system implementations.
  • Support the SAP Concur Travel and Expense reporting system, process monthly expenses and accruals, assist with expense report accounting audits and initiate out-of-pocket reimbursements.
  • Support integration efforts for acquired companies and system implementations.
  • Prepare payroll and employment-related reports and provide back-up for the US Payroll Administrator.

CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

  • 5+ years of experience in payroll accounting or related accounting role(s) required
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
  • Experience in integrated travel and expense systems (SAP Concur) preferred
  • Experience with HRIS systems (ADP Lyric) preferred
  • Experience with ERP platforms (Epicor Solar Eclipse/SysPro ERP) preferred
  • American Payroll Association FPC or CPP certification preferred
  • Strong computer skills including MS Office
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills

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Compensation: 72000-95000

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