Sr. Staff Accountant (30840)

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for all payrolls processed to account for wages, bonuses, taxes and benefits.
• Book allocations for healthcare and benefits monthly.
• Reconcile benefit and payroll liability accounts monthly, identifying and reporting on variances.
• Prepare general ledger entries and reconcile accounts.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Provide accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Work closely with the management team to gain a complete understanding of the current consolidation requirements, ensuring full compliance with statutory accounting principles.
• Process month-end journal entries, eliminations, and allocations.
• Aid in internal control documentation, monitoring, and review.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and work on projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors in Accounting or Business-related degree required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of accounting experience using US GAAP preferred. Public accounting experience a plus.
• Requirements: Excellent Microsoft computer skills (pivot tables, v-lookup/h-lookup, etc.), Ability to manipulate large amounts of data, Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions, Experience with NetSuite a plus, Experience with Paycom a plus, Collaborative style with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely on technical and operational issues, both verbally and in writing, Comfortable interacting and collaborating with stakeholders throughout the business, High attention to detail, Desire to achieve excellent project outcomes, and exceed expectations in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, Capable of adapting to changing priorities.