Staff Accountant Sr - Payroll

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance required or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4 years of related experience is required.. Master's Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or CPA may offset 1 year of experience.

Position Purpose:

Applies principles of payroll with a primary focus on increased analysis of payroll data, knowledge of payroll systems, and understanding the payroll processes.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Analyzes and maintains a complete and accurate general ledger; prepares managerial and financial reports. .
2. Prepares and compiles financial data in a timely manner to support established schedules and deadlines.
3. Prepares journal entries and supporting schedules for closing.
4. Reconciles assigned accounts including preparation of appropriate accounting documentation.
5. Participates as required. on special project teams.
6. Prepares analysis and recommend solutions for problems and improvements to existing systems and processes, as necessary.
7. Prepares schedules, reports, presentations, etc. for management.
8. With minimal supervision, follows established procedures to perform moderately complex tasks requiring application of fundamental accounting practices and procedures.
9. Analyzes records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries. .
10. Coordinates accounting procedures and activity across the enterprise to ensure standardization and consistency. .
11. Responsible for payroll processes which culminate in the timely and accurate reporting of payroll and distribution of labor for multiple entities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, principally Excel is required. Strong technology expertise in other applications a plus.

A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.