Senior Accountant

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A fast-growing, mission-driven consulting firm is hiring a skilled Senior Accountant with payroll experience, who will thrive in a collaborative environment. This role supports critical financial operations, ensuring accuracy in payroll and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and able to manage a fast-paced work environment while maintaining high standards of communication. The culture emphasizes teamwork, and a proactive approach is essential for success.

Individuals who are eager to learn and contribute positively to team dynamics will excel in this role.

• Oversee payroll accounting activities, ensuring payroll entries are accurate and properly recorded in the general ledger.
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries and perform detailed reconciliations for labor, wages, benefits, payroll taxes, and associated accruals as part of the month-end close.
• Partner with HR and payroll providers to resolve payroll discrepancies and timing differences.
• Support payroll and payroll-related audits, including 401(k) and benefit plan audits, by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and documentation while ensuring strong internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll and employment tax regulations.
• Review and reconcile state and local payroll tax filings, payments, and notices.
• Assist with new state registrations, agency correspondence, and compliance research.
• Support year-end payroll processes, including W-2 and related filings.
• Own month-end close activities, including posting journal entries for prepaids, fixed assets and depreciation, and performing thorough balance sheet and P&L reconciliations in the general ledger.
• Investigate and resolve variances, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Support client invoicing by preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate invoices in a timely manner, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with contracts, billing schedules, and collections support.
• Support cash flow forecasting by monitoring payroll, billing, and other working capital drivers and analyzing variances to forecast.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
• Support internal and external audits by compiling documentation and providing explanations as needed.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively, with team-oriented mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong payroll accounting exposure
• Hands-on experience with payroll reconciliations and multi-state payroll tax compliance
• Familiarity with payroll systems
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Demonstrated experience with monthly close, reconciliations, and reporting
• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities
• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in Unanet Gov Con ERP preferred
• Federal Contractor experience preferred
• Prior experience in a small to mid-size professional services or consulting firm preferred

• Flexible PTO policy with unlimited days subject to manager approval.
• 401k plan with employer match after two months.
• Health insurance options, including HMO and PPO, with 80% coverage for individuals and 50% for dependents.
• Paid federal holidays, totaling 11 days per year.
• Career and personal development support with a $1000 allowance for self-investment.
• Employer-sponsored short-term disability plan and optional long-term disability plan.
• Access to Class Pass credits for fitness and wellness activities.

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Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Staffing and Recruiting