Senior Accountant - Payroll

NRSS•West Chester, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm primarily focused on providing safety services to the railroad industry. As a result of our rapid growth, we're looking for a Senior Accountant to work on-site with our accounting team. If you're looking for an exciting, fast-paced environment, and have a "go-getter" mentality, this is the position for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
Minimum 3 Years in Accounting processing payroll.
Experience with hands on processing of payroll.
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and understanding of GAAP.
Experience with processing payroll in multiple states.
Experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail required; well organized.
Team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize workload.
Advanced computer skills in Accounting Software, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products.
Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills necessary.
Proven record of assessing accuracy of accounting data with strong analytics required.
Positive attitude and self-motivated.
Must be deadline and results oriented.
Ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate with multiple managers while striving to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and proofreading.

Nice To Haves

Experience with prevailing wage a plus.

Responsibilities

Process weekly and/or bi-weekly payroll.
Maintain payroll records and ensure accuracy of employee data.
Responsible for conformity to all regulatory GAAP, FASB, local, state, and federal guidelines.
Accurately calculate wages, overtime, and deductions in multiple states.
Enforce internal business controls, policies, and procedures.
Work on special projects as required.
Ensure the accuracy of the accounting records through well prepared monthly reconciliations and detailed analysis.
Assist with financial audits and tax returns.
Reconcile accrued expenses and bank statements.
Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
Process Multi-State Payroll for 200+ employees.
Process Multi-State Payroll tax returns.
Assisting with payroll, including monitoring and reviewing employee timesheets for accuracy and completeness.