Accountant/Payroll Coordinator

Duties

• Recommends (and implements) process improvements to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and accelerate accounting and payroll tasks.
• Serves as primary point of contact for all accounting and payroll related questions.
• Prepares and submits contract billing and monthly reports, ensuring timely approval and submission of invoices.
• Maintains accurate and organized accounts payable files.
• Prepares and distributes corporate credit card statements, ensuring accurate coding for all eligible charges.
• Processes all cash receipts.
• Aids in contract close outs by providing labor reports.
• Creates and updates accounting forms, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP and DCAA requirements.
• Participates in special projects.
• Aids in general accounting activities.

Payroll

• Ensures accurate preparation and processing of semi-monthly payroll, to include, but not limited to:
• Reviews timesheets are accurate with the proper work authorizations and approvals.
• In the event the electronic timekeeping system is unavailable, will distribute manual timesheets for accurate time reporting.
• Follows-up on any discrepancies.
• All Personnel Action Forms (PAF) are processed timely.
• Uploads payroll information to Ceridian for processing.
• Updates various employee information in T-sheets and Ceridian to ensure accurate payroll.
• Reconciles information posted in T-sheets and Ceridian.
• Picks up payroll reports and employee paychecks for distribution.
• Prepares a variety of reports and tabulations such as bi-monthly 401(k) contributions, quarterly TDI reporting, and workers’ comp rate calculations.
• Maintains accurate employee PTO calculations and accrual information across databases.
• Establishes and ensures the proper registration and tax requirement set-up for new states/locations is handled promptly to avoid discrepancies, as required.
• Prepares and delivers annual employee timesheet training.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Five (5) years general accounting experience required.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Prior bookkeeping experience in a government contracting industry is desirable.
• Experience with Ceridian HRIS and payroll software desirable.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience with DoD government contracting and DCAA requirements.
• Experience in QuickBooks Pro highly desirable.
• Proactive, self-starter with ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to flex as needed to changing priorities is required.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service by answering questions, providing accurate information, and responding to requests in a timely manner.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to research and resolve issues.
• Highly detail-oriented and able to perform responsibilities with a sense of urgency.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to the requirements of a fast-paced, growing company.
• This position requires onsite work. Must be flexible to be able to work in the office, as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, drug)
• Paid time off
• Group term life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Income protection coverage
• 401K retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• and more

Qualifications

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer