Staff Accountant

WeConnect Global LLC • Ashwaubenon, WI

26d

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for preparing and processing weekly and bi-weekly payroll information for the various business entities, as well as tracking and importing certain employee withholdings or deductions. Additional responsibilities include processing ACH transactions and performing year-end Form 1099 compliance and filings. Someone in this role will need to possess a high level of attention to detail, professionalism, accountability, and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business or 3-5 years of related accounting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Possess a high level of professionalism, accountability, and confidentiality.
• Communicate ideas verbally and in writing to influence decision makers and report findings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; work under pressure and respond with urgency.
• Good strategic planning and organizational skills and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as QuickBooks and/or other bookkeeping systems.
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting and the application of general accounting theory, payroll, and tax compliance.

Nice To Haves

• CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes weekly and bi-weekly payroll information including computation of deductions, compiling and importing of payroll data, and reviewing and analyzing the data for accuracy.
• Reconciles payroll related general ledger accounts.
• Performs imports for 401k withholdings with third-party administrator.
• Performs ACH banking transactions related to HSA withholdings.
• Prepares and distributes payroll reports to executive management team.
• Prepares certified payroll reports to federal and/or state agencies.
• Works directly with third-party software vendors.
• Compiles information for external auditor requests pertaining to payroll and related tasks.
• Assists management with payroll projections in conjunction with the annual budgeting process.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual Sales and Use Tax filings.
• Maintains compliance for multiple company resale and exemption certificates.
• Processes and initiates payments to independent contractors via ACH transactions.
• Performs all duties associated with year-end Form 1099 compliance and filings.
• Prepares annual personal property tax filings.
• Works with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal effect or minor external effect. Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Complies with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Performs general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence, such as responding to employee payroll inquiries.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
• Employer-sponsored short-term disability, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional benefits including long-term disability, critical care, and accident insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

What This Job Offers

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