Junior Staff Accountant
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant to support our accounting operations with a primary focus on payroll and benefits accounting, while also contributing to broader accounting functions. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional looking to grow their technical skills across payroll, benefits, and general accounting in a collaborative environment. Approximately 50â60% of this role will be dedicated to payroll and benefits-related responsibilities, with the remaining time supporting other accounting activities such as software billing, expense reporting, reconciliations, and month-end support. This position is not limited to payroll processing and offers exposure to multiple areas of accounting.
Requirements
- Bachelorâs degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 1â3 years of experience in accounting, payroll, or a related role
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and general ledger concepts
- Experience supporting or processing payroll (directly or indirectly)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency with Excel (basic formulas, lookups preferred)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of payroll, payroll tax and human resource procedures and laws
- Knowledge of appropriate laws, codes, standards and reporting requirements related to employee benefits and insurance programs
- Experience with ADP Workforce payroll and benefits administration platforms
Responsibilities
- Assist with processing multi-state payroll accurately and on time
- Support payroll journal entries and ensure payroll expenses are recorded correctly in the general ledger
- Reconcile payroll accounts and investigate discrepancies
- Assist with benefits administration support, including:
- Health, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefit deductions
- Coordination with HR and benefits vendors
- Support during open enrollment and benefits audits
- Maintain accurate employee payroll and benefits records
- Assist with payroll tax filings, reporting, and compliance support
- Respond to employee payroll and benefits questions in a timely and professional manner
- Assist with software billing, invoicing, and revenue-related accounting tasks
- Support expense reporting, review, and reconciliation
- Assist with monthly and quarterly account reconciliations
- Prepare journal entries under supervision
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing documentation
- Help maintain accounting records in accordance with company policies and GAAP
- Participate in process improvements and documentation of accounting procedures
Benefits
- Work/Life Balance with Unlimited Paid Time Off (UPTO)
- 401k Plan with Company Matching Contribution
- Monthly Stipend for Home Office Expenses
- Subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Training, Certification and Continuing Education Support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
