Sr Staff Accountant
Full Time $90,000 - $110,000 / yearJob Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy of the month-end close activities and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, expertise in payroll systems, and a proven ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting Support:
- Perform comprehensive account reconciliations, including bank accounts, credit card accounts, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets.
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries for a wide range of transactions, including intercompany allocations, revenue recognition, and expense accruals.
- Assist in maintaining the general ledger and ensuring the accuracy of financial data across all accounts.
- Collaborate with external auditors and provide supporting schedules for payroll and general ledger accounts during audits.
- Analyze and improve payroll and accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Stay current with accounting regulations (GAAP) and payroll tax laws to ensure compliance.
- Generate client invoices, including specialized billing for school districts, commercial payers, and private-pay clients.
Month-End Close:
- Prepare and post journal entries, including payroll accruals, prepaid expenses, and other month-end adjustments.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including prepaid expense, payroll liabilities etc.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analysis.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insights and variance analysis.
Payroll Management:
- Oversee and ensure accurate processing of bi-weekly payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate with HR and benefits teams to ensure accurate benefit deductions and reporting.
- Prepare payroll-related reports, including 401(k) contributions, tax filings, and year-end W-2 reconciliations
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2-5 years of experience in accounting, with specific experience in payroll processing and month-end close.
- Proficiency in accounting and payroll software (ex. ADP, QuickBooks, experience with an ERP ).
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.