The Accountant II – Payroll ensures accurate and timely payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees across multiple pay groups and pay frequencies. This role provides daily oversight and quality control of payroll transactions while partnering with plants, stores, HR Business Partners, and a third-party payroll provider to research and resolve payroll issues. The position manages off-cycle and high-visibility payments, supports payroll process optimization, and delivers Mass Load Tool (MLT) training to payroll technicians. Additionally, the role assists Payroll leadership with complex payroll inquiries and continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll do
Daily oversight, direction and quality control regarding payroll transaction inputs.
Process off-cycle payments - Reviewing the reasons why this occurs and to see if it can be prevented in the future.
Identify/Initiate process improvements.
Research/Resolve complex pay inquiries and management requests for payroll response.
Root cause analysis - Finding the solution and implementing a fix so the problem does not reoccur.
Research/Resolve problematic payroll issues.
Run/Review any reports needed for service-level agreements (SLAs) - Work with management to align with provider.
Provide payroll processing training and perform business process optimization.
Why This Role Matters
Ensures accurate and compliant U.S. and Canada payroll processing, directly protecting the business from financial loss, employee dissatisfaction, and costly collections or rework.
Serves as a critical escalation point for payroll issues, resolving complex cases from HR and employees to keep payroll operations running smoothly and on schedule.
Drives data integrity in a high-volume environment, leveraging advanced Excel skills and payroll systems to identify discrepancies, reduce errors, and improve overall process reliability.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
0 or more years of experience in Accounting, Business or Finance.
Knowledge of applications and systems: Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint) andWorkday (Report Writer).
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal skills that establish/maintain excellent relationships and credibility quickly.
Ability to support accounting/finance decisions with logical evidence and persuasively present position.
Ability to communicate or present information (verbal/written) effectively with all levels of the organization.
Payroll experience with a large company - Desired.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is desired.
Master degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field- Desired.
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
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