Senior Accountant - Payroll & Financial Operations

About the role

The Senior Accountant – Payroll & Financial Operations supports the day-to-day operations of the Firm, handling general accounting functions, payroll administration, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely monthly workpapers that reconcile balance sheet and income statement account balances to subsidiary and general ledgers and account statements.
• Identify and resolve issues in the ledgers to ensure accurate monthly reports and analysis for Partner review.
• Review and oversee the general daily accounting for accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries and file maintenance.
• Work closely with overseas colleagues to identify and resolve issues and ensure timely and accurate payments and deposits.
• Record and maintain fixed asset purchases and dispositions and depreciation expense.
• Review and maintain documentation for investments, loans, partner payments, including calculating and posting journal entries to accurately report monthly balances.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with accounting software by serving as the primary contact to vendors, initiating and following up to ensure timely resolution.
• Evaluate accounting processes and internal controls and recommend process improvements.
• Aid in the compilation and analysis of year-end financial information in preparation of reporting to external parties and internal management.

Payroll Administration

• Prepare and process accurate and timely bi-monthly payroll using Paylocity or similar payroll systems.
• Reconcile payroll earnings, deductions, and changes for approval prior to submitting bi-monthly payroll.
• Ensure deductions reconcile to providers' monthly invoices, identify discrepancies, and follow up with Paylocity & providers for prompt corrections.
• Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll matters and resolve issues promptly.
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting requirements, and year-end payroll activities.