Senior Payroll Accountant

. Crane Worldwide Logistics . • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Gather and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions. Conduct statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates and significant changes and write narrative reports explaining findings. Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital, and prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers. Ascertain proper handling of financial transactions and approve transactions within designated limits. Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures. Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports. Assist accounting management with review, processing, preparing and analysis of monthly close entries. Responsible for reconciliation of balance sheet accounts as assigned and ensuring accuracy of account balances. Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures. As well as the accounting process and procedures for improvement of the company’s accounting operations. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Intermediate level knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls, including general ledger journal entries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets and payroll.
• Strong analytical and auditing skills.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to follow through to resolve issues.
• Ability to identify and implement new processes for efficiency and enhanced controls.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities independently with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
• Superior written and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of accounting experience, corporate accounting preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite.
• Experience with Payroll systems, UKG a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Conduct statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates and significant changes and write narrative reports explaining findings.
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital, and prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
• Ascertain proper handling of financial transactions and approve transactions within designated limits.
• Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
• Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.
• Assist accounting management with review, processing, preparing and analysis of monthly close entries.
• Responsible for reconciliation of balance sheet accounts as assigned and ensuring accuracy of account balances.
• Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures.
• Makes recommendations regarding the accounting process and procedures for improvement of the company’s accounting operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

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