Payroll Accounting Analyst (Hybrid)

Flowers Bakeries
parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Thomasville
Mar 11, 2025
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS. Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community. Full-time employees are offered the following benefits: Comprehensive health and medical benefits 401(k) Retirement savings plan Professional growth and leadership training Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave Benefits may vary depending on your work location and your participation in a collective bargaining unit. Bringing Home the Dough Salary range - $60,000 - $70,000 / yr. DOE. Responsible for supporting the payroll accounting manager with the accounting side of payroll processing, including policies and procedures, tax notification, quarterly and annual report filings, and ensuring that company-wide payroll practices meet IRS and State compliance regulations. Requires constant interaction with Corp HRSS, Corp HR, Corp Tax, Corp Risk Management, Controllers, R2R Shared Accounting and other departments at the primary work location. Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities Day-to-day responsibility for answering controller's calls regarding payroll, payroll taxes, and garnishments Clean up and monitor the process for weekly reconciliation of the payroll processing cycle Ensure that what goes through the HR side of SAP is properly accounted for on the FI side of SAP Run reports associated with Weekly, Periodic, Quarterly, and Year End Tasks Review the weekly incoming mail and handle required follow-up actions/correspondence Research and resolve GL Tax Accounts variances Assist with reviewing and resolving ADP Payroll Exceptions Upload agency notices received into ADP and add to Open Issues Tracker Prepare and post Journal Entries in BlackLine Prepare and communicate the Weekly Tax estimate to Treasury Prepare GL Tax accounts recons in BlackLine Run the Distributor FICA Program Adhoc Assist with reconciling and keying the periodic ADP Tax Impounds Handle plant notification of ADP tax drafts/garnishments. Research Federal Withholdings, State Withholdings, and State Unemployment notices Assist with preparing monthly filings Assist with monitoring T&C ShareFile for POAs and Audit requests Follow up on W2Cs Refunds from prior year(s) Assist with registering new Local jurisdictions Assist with registering new State Withholding and Unemployment accounts Assist with follow-up and resolving items on the Open Issues Tracker Audit State Unemployment Tax Rates for all locations annually Assist with the quarter-end tax reconciliation process Assist with Processing W2s and W2Cs - Employees & Distributors Process quarterly earnings adjustments/prizes/moving expenses Assist with Internal and External Audit Requests Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications 3+ years' of experience in payroll accounting tax filing, including quarterly and annual reporting requirements for local, state, and federal jurisdictions SAP, ADP payroll processing, and BlackLine experience a plus Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required) We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview. EEO Statement Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements. If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to hr.lsflowers@flocorp.com.