Staff Accountant - Payroll & Benefits

We are looking for a staff accountant to oversee general accounting operations for payroll and benefits, controlling and verifying our financial transactions by maintaining a general ledger and review statements for accuracy before preparing reports that will assist senior management.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Controller and Accounting Manager in ensuring timely and accurate reporting of all financial information.
• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions.
• Assists in performing accounting activities including, but not limited to, weekly payroll entry and self-funded benefits accounting.
• Provides support and backup to the HR function including inputting information into the HRIS system, running, and checking payroll.
  

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of all accounting functions
• HR and benefits administration experience
• Experience using HRIS/Payroll system, preferably Paylocity.
• Experience in self-funded benefits a plus.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills and detail orientation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must pass background check, with fingerprinting.

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