Staff/Payroll Accountant

Nivel • Jacksonville, FL

5d

About The Position

Job Responsibilities: Assist with general ledger duties to include preparation of supporting schedules, journal entries, and reconciliation of accounts. Assist in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close tasks. Assist in the preparation of documentation for external auditors. Prepare and process timely and accurate payroll for employees, including payroll-related journal entries and accruals, processing of deductions/benefits, and assisting with employee payroll inquiries. Maintain appropriate documentation and proper recordkeeping. Work with cross-functional teams, as well as state & local entities, to resolve issues as needed. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax laws. Participate in other initiatives and ad hoc assignments as needed. Qualifications / Knowledge & Experience: Collaborative skills: works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. 2+ years of related work experience. Understanding of US GAAP and accounting best practices. Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, SharePoint. Prior payroll experience a plus Experience within the manufacturing or distribution industries and familiarity with ERP systems and operational requirements a plus.

Requirements

• Collaborative skills: works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Understanding of US GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

• Prior payroll experience a plus
• Experience within the manufacturing or distribution industries and familiarity with ERP systems and operational requirements a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general ledger duties to include preparation of supporting schedules, journal entries, and reconciliation of accounts.
• Assist in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close tasks.
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for external auditors.
• Prepare and process timely and accurate payroll for employees, including payroll-related journal entries and accruals, processing of deductions/benefits, and assisting with employee payroll inquiries.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and proper recordkeeping.
• Work with cross-functional teams, as well as state & local entities, to resolve issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax laws.
• Participate in other initiatives and ad hoc assignments as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed