Senior Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Review and reconcile payroll-related accounts for both employees and employers.

• Develop and update a year-to-date wage expense schedule linked to the payroll register.

• Investigate and rectify discrepancies among payroll reports, benefit invoices, tax filings, cash payments, and the general ledger.

• Manage month-end closing tasks associated with payroll, benefits, taxes, accrued wages, bonuses, and other related payroll expenses.

• Ensure commissions are coded accurately and processed in a timely manner.

• Prepare payroll-related documentation and schedules for internal reviews, audits, tax filings, and financial reporting purposes.

• Assist with cross-training on payment processing functions, such as wire transfers and ACH payments.

• Help review and analyze contracts within the Sage Intacct Contracts module, focusing on contract values, lines, billing and revenue schedules, start and end dates, and revenue recognition data.

• Collaborate with payroll, accounting, HR, finance, and operations teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of accounting experience, particularly in payroll accounting or payroll reconciliations.

• Comprehensive understanding of payroll taxes, employee deductions, employer benefits, garnishments, wage expenses, and payroll liability accounts.

• Proficient in reconciling payroll reports with the general ledger and bank activities.

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and large data analysis.

• Familiarity with Sage Intacct and Rippling software.

• Knowledge of payment processing controls, such as wire transfers, ACH payments, approvals, and segregation of duties is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and capability to investigate and resolve complex reconciliation discrepancies.

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.

• Experience in a multi-entity environment.

• Understanding of payroll accounting practices for U.S. and Canadian payrolls.

• Experience with Rippling and Sage Intacct, specifically the Contracts module.

• Background in payment processing, treasury support, wire transfers, ACH payments, or banking platforms.

• Familiarity with month-end close processes, audit support, contract review, and payroll compliance.

• Ability to document procedures, cross-train on key accounting functions, and enhance reconciliation processes.

• Customer approval may be necessary for access to customer information, systems, and/or premises.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for bonuses as per the Company's plan.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Life and AD&D Insurance.

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Transportation and Parking Accounts.

• Health Savings Accounts (with company contributions).

• Retirement Planning (401k with matching contributions).

• Legal Benefits.

• Identity Theft Protection.

• Pet Insurance.

• Wellness Program Offerings.

• Paid Time Off, accruing per pay period based on years of service, starting at 15 days annually.

• 8 Paid Holidays each year, including 1 floating holiday.