Staff Accountant

Description

 Summary

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for processing payroll, supporting the payroll staff, and assisting with other payroll or accounting-related tasks.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Process payroll(s) timely and accurately
• Support payroll staff and assist with the verification of payroll data for completeness and accuracy
• Maintain payroll data files and perform audits of year-end tax forms
• Assist with the maintenance or implementation of payroll system(s)
• Assist in payroll integration of acquisitions and new contracts
• Research and resolve payroll tax notices
• Collaborate with the treasury accountant on the payroll funding process
• Prepare weekly cash forecasts and update actual expenses
• Prepare and reconcile the month-end journal entries and schedules
• Assist with the budgeting process of payroll-related expenses
• Provide support for the annual financial audit
• Assist with other month-end tasks, ad hoc projects, and reports as needed

Requirements

  Required Skills

• Experience with accounting software
• Intermediate Excel skills are a must
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with honesty and integrity
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 Education/Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 1-3 years of experience working in areas of accounting or finance preferred