Senior Accountant

Wolf Consulting • Monroeville, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to become a part of our dynamic team. The Senior Accountant plays a vital role in ensuring the financial health and compliance of our organization. This is a professional-level opportunity for someone with the expertise to independently manage complex accounting functions, including financial reporting, payroll operations and benefits administration. This person will report directly to the VP of Finance and work a hybrid work schedule of two days in our Monroeville, PA office and three days remotely from a home office. Who We Are: Wolf Consulting is the region's trusted leader in computer support and cloud services for small and mid-size businesses. For more than 37 years, we’ve been a trusted IT partner to Pittsburgh-based businesses and non-profits, relieving their technology and cybersecurity worries so that they can concentrate on what they do best. We have consistently been honored as a Top Managed Services Provider (MSP) and have been named one of the Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania for nine consecutive years. What You'll Do: Independently performs month end close procedures, including P&L and balance sheet review and variance analysis in accordance with GAAP. Responsible for Accounts Payable, including entry, maintenance, analysis, processing payments to vendors, and maintaining W9 forms. Oversees Sales and Use Tax remittance calculations, analysis, reporting, and payments, and maintains sales tax exemption certificates for customers. Exercises discretion and independent judgment to identify variances, resolve discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions Applies advanced knowledge of accounting principles to assess and improve internal controls and accounting processes Serves as a subject matter expert and provides technical guidance to accounting staff and management on accounting matters Independently reviews and responds to audit PBCs as assigned. Oversees and independently manages the end-to-end payroll process for employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Analyzes and reconciles payroll accounts, resolves complex discrepancies, and prepares payroll-related journal entries for the general ledger Ensures compliance with applicable payroll tax laws in conjunction with payroll provider; and reconciling year-end reporting (W-2, W-3, 941, etc.) from payroll provider to general ledger Evaluates and improves payroll processes and internal controls to reduce risk and increase efficiency Serves as the primary point of contact for payroll-related employee requests and audits, and responds to inquiries from regulatory agencies Independently reconciles Paid Time Off balances and communicates discrepancies to managers. Processes payment of garnishments and other payroll-related deductions. Exercises independent judgment in reconciling benefit invoices, resolving billing discrepancies with carriers, and approving benefit-related payments Prepares and records benefits-related journal entries and ensures accurate accounting treatment of employee benefit costs and liabilities Monitors and reconciles retirement plan contributions, employer matches, and loan repayments, coordinates with plan administrators and auditors Maintains employee information in the company’s HR software system. Leads or participates in special projects, including system implementations, audits, and process improvement initiatives Contributes to the development of Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements

• Exemplifies our core values-Do the Right Thing, Team Player, Growth Mindset, and Follow the Wolf Way.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound independent judgment on matters of significance.
• Ability to apply advanced accounting knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, but also as a strong supportive team member.
• Ability to handle frequent pressures, including demanding client contact, meeting time deadlines, and multitasking.
• Maintains confidentiality of all Confidential Information of employees, clients, and of the company.
• Maintains knowledge and skills through attendance at, and active participation in, company specified training programs.
• Helps with training newly hired employees and cross-training existing employees.
• A four-year bachelor’s degree in the field of Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience and/or training is required.
• 7+ years of experience in Accounting, Payroll and Benefits Administration in a small or mid-size business environment is preferred.
• Full understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and Outlook) is required.
• Experience with business accounting software is required.
• Experience with payroll software is required.

Nice To Haves

• An active CPA license is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central software is preferred and helpful.
• Experience with ConnectWise software is preferred and helpful.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs month end close procedures, including P&L and balance sheet review and variance analysis in accordance with GAAP.
• Responsible for Accounts Payable, including entry, maintenance, analysis, processing payments to vendors, and maintaining W9 forms.
• Oversees Sales and Use Tax remittance calculations, analysis, reporting, and payments, and maintains sales tax exemption certificates for customers.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment to identify variances, resolve discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions
• Applies advanced knowledge of accounting principles to assess and improve internal controls and accounting processes
• Serves as a subject matter expert and provides technical guidance to accounting staff and management on accounting matters
• Independently reviews and responds to audit PBCs as assigned.
• Oversees and independently manages the end-to-end payroll process for employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Analyzes and reconciles payroll accounts, resolves complex discrepancies, and prepares payroll-related journal entries for the general ledger
• Ensures compliance with applicable payroll tax laws in conjunction with payroll provider; and reconciling year-end reporting (W-2, W-3, 941, etc.) from payroll provider to general ledger
• Evaluates and improves payroll processes and internal controls to reduce risk and increase efficiency
• Serves as the primary point of contact for payroll-related employee requests and audits, and responds to inquiries from regulatory agencies
• Independently reconciles Paid Time Off balances and communicates discrepancies to managers.
• Processes payment of garnishments and other payroll-related deductions.
• Exercises independent judgment in reconciling benefit invoices, resolving billing discrepancies with carriers, and approving benefit-related payments
• Prepares and records benefits-related journal entries and ensures accurate accounting treatment of employee benefit costs and liabilities
• Monitors and reconciles retirement plan contributions, employer matches, and loan repayments, coordinates with plan administrators and auditors
• Maintains employee information in the company’s HR software system.
• Leads or participates in special projects, including system implementations, audits, and process improvement initiatives
• Contributes to the development of Standard Operating Procedures.

Benefits

• Joining the team of the leading and fastest-expanding IT networking company in the region.
• Engaging in a dynamic, lively, and collaborative hybrid work environment.
• Our commitment to helping you grow professionally with training and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including 100% employer paid medical, vision and dental insurance at the employee level, generous PTO and holiday offerings, 401(k) Plan with company match, performance bonus, and monthly cell phone stipend.
• Social events and volunteer opportunities both within the office and in our community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level