Job Description

HOYA Vision Care is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant, General Ledger & Payroll Accounting to join our Corporate Finance team in Lewisville, Texas. This role works closely with Payroll, Human Resources, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Finance teams to ensure the accurate accounting, reconciliation, and reporting of payroll-related transactions and general ledger activities.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, payroll accounting analysis, intercompany transactions, and internal control activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience operating within a controlled financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Accounting

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, supporting schedules, and account analyses.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial results.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Partner with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and other accounting teams to ensure all cash activity is recorded accurately and timely.
• Prepare and record intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results and provide explanations for month-over-month and year-over-year variances.
• Support quarterly and annual audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.

Payroll Accounting

• Record and reconcile payroll-related journal entries, including wages, bonuses, commissions, payroll taxes, and other employee-related liabilities.
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies between payroll systems and the general ledger.
• Partner with Human Resources and Payroll teams to ensure payroll transactions are accurately reflected in financial records.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll-related reporting requirements.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Develop a strong understanding of end-to-end transaction flows between payroll, sub-ledgers, and the general ledger.
• Support SAP ECC and S/4HANA initiatives, including testing, process documentation, system enhancements, and user acceptance testing.
• Drive continuous process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Experience with payroll accounting, payroll reconciliations, and employee-related accruals strongly preferred.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems (SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA) preferred.
• Experience with ADP system a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to operational excellence.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Prescription Coverage
• Company-Paid Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Vacation and Paid Holiday Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

About the Team

Driven by a passion for partnership as well as innovation, HOYA has been a partner to Eye Care Professionals for over 75 years, enabling them to give people the greatest gift, the gift of vision. We provide Eye Care Professionals with the lenses, consultation solutions and other services that help them to develop their practice while changing the way people see the world. We see them as visionaries, and everything we do is for them. Founded in Japan in 1941, today, HOYA has a presence in over 80 countries across the globe.