Payroll Staff Accountant

Tempus Unlimited Inc•Stoughton, MA

1d•$38 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

As a Payroll Staff Accountant, you will be a key contributor to the Accounting and Finance Department. Your primary responsibilities will focus on critical tasks related to monthly accounting close and reporting processes. This role will also serve as a backup for payroll processing to ensure continuity of payroll operations. $38 an hour Stoughton, Massachusetts location Full Time, 35 hours a week Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm 2-day orientation required in person Previous experience a plus with Great Plains and Dayforce Essential Functions Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations, various operating accruals, and prepaid expense accounts. Maintain Fixed Assets sub-ledger and record monthly depreciation expense. Prepare monthly Summary Income Statement and Balance Sheet, and monthly Detail Program Profit & Loss Statements including Business Analysis Comments. Prepare various critical Monthly contractual reporting files and organize the storage of support information. Contribute to the Annual Agency External CPA Audit by performing various Balance Sheet reconciliations and response to audit inquiries. Prepare various support files for both the Agency and Program Worker’s Compensation Payrolls and Annual Audits.Significant involvement working with the G/L Manager to prepare the annual Agency Budget, Bonus, and 403b Distribution Files. Serve as backup for weekly payroll processing, including entry and review of employee compensation, time worked, and adjustments. Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions including taxes, benefits, and other withholdings. Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and assist with related bank reconciliations. Assist with payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes. Maintain payroll records and support payroll reporting requirements. Additional responsibilities may include short-term daily coverage for Program Stop Payment and Replacement Check activity functions during employee vacations or absence. Additional financial and accounting responsibilities, as determined by G/L Manager, may include support for the Annual Abandoned Property Project with database file creation and process workflows, and other special projects.

Requirements

High degree of detail focus and organization, strong productivity, and successful completion of deliverables.
Strong written and verbal communication and organization skills are required.
Professional demeanor and ability to work as a team player.
Reliable and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel.
Innovative thinking.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Perform all other duties as may be required.
Accounting degree required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 3 years of detailed accounting experience in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations, various operating accruals, and prepaid expense accounts.
Maintain Fixed Assets sub-ledger and record monthly depreciation expense.
Prepare monthly Summary Income Statement and Balance Sheet, and monthly Detail Program Profit & Loss Statements including Business Analysis Comments.
Prepare various critical Monthly contractual reporting files and organize the storage of support information.
Contribute to the Annual Agency External CPA Audit by performing various Balance Sheet reconciliations and response to audit inquiries.
Prepare various support files for both the Agency and Program Worker’s Compensation Payrolls and Annual Audits.
Significant involvement working with the G/L Manager to prepare the annual Agency Budget, Bonus, and 403b Distribution Files.
Serve as backup for weekly payroll processing, including entry and review of employee compensation, time worked, and adjustments.
Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions including taxes, benefits, and other withholdings.
Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and assist with related bank reconciliations.
Assist with payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes.
Maintain payroll records and support payroll reporting requirements.
Additional responsibilities may include short-term daily coverage for Program Stop Payment and Replacement Check activity functions during employee vacations or absence.
Additional financial and accounting responsibilities, as determined by G/L Manager, may include support for the Annual Abandoned Property Project with database file creation and process workflows, and other special projects.