
Staff Accountant
- Monee, United States
- $75,000 - $85,000 per year
- Operations
This highly visible role works in operational accounting support, offering the opportunity to make a direct impact across finance, payroll, and business operations.
Job description
What are you going to do?
We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented Payroll & SAP Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this high-impact role, you’ll take ownership of payroll accounting, SAP general ledger activities, sales and use tax compliance, and key AP/AR functions while partnering across departments to support business operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, and wants to grow their career within a collaborative and dynamic organization. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, hands-on SAP experience, and a proactive mindset focused on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Job requirements
We ask
Prepare, review, and post payroll journal entries with accuracy and proper account classification
Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts including wages payable, payroll taxes, benefits, and accruals
Ensure payroll expenses are recorded timely and in accordance with GAAP
Partner with HR and Payroll teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate employee data
Support payroll audits and compliance reporting, including taxes, benefits, and deductions
Assist with payroll accounting activities related to international operations in Mexico and Canada
Perform accounting transactions and reporting within SAP (FI/CO modules preferred)
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts in SAP
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Analyze variances and research differences between payroll systems and SAP
Support cost center accounting and internal financial reporting using SAP data
Prepare and submit sales and use tax filings, ensuring timely remittance and compliance with state and local regulations
Maintain sales tax records, support audits, and research tax rates and jurisdictional requirements
Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including invoice review, payment processing, cash application, and issue resolution
Provide backup coverage for AP and AR during peak periods or team absences
Assist with preparation of financial statements and management reports
Support internal and external audit requests
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Identify opportunities for process improvements across payroll, sales tax, AP/AR, and SAP processes
Perform additional duties as needed to support the accounting team
We offer
Flextime policy
Paid Time Off (i.e., PTO) that can be used as it’s accrued
Paid Holidays effective date of hire
Medical insurance (i.e., three plans available, PPO, HMO*, and PPO with HSA) effective date of hire
Dental care
Vision care
100% Voortman USA LLC paid life insurance
Additional voluntary life insurance option
100% Voortman USA LLC paid short-term disability
50/50 premium split between Voortman USA LLC and employee for long-term disability (i.e., LTD)
401K plan available with Company contribution

About Voortman
Join Voortman –
As part of a global organization headquartered in the Netherlands with more than 750 employees worldwide, Voortman offers the opportunity to collaborate across international teams, gain exposure to global expertise, and build a career within a well-established and innovative leader in the steel processing industry.
Having recently moved into our new, state-of-the-art production facility and offices, Voortman is entering an exciting new phase of growth in the United States. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding our presence across North America, enhancing our capabilities, and delivering even greater value to our customers. As we scale our operations, we are rapidly growing our team and actively seeking talented, driven individuals who are eager to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. This is a unique opportunity to join Voortman at a pivotal moment and play a key role in shaping the future of our U.S. operations.
Be part of our next chapter. Grow with Voortman.
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