Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant oversees payroll accounting, benefits accounting, and core general ledger responsibilities while supporting month‑end close and financial reporting process. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, experience with multi‑state payroll, and the ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced environment.

This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls, supporting audit readiness, and driving process improvements across payroll and accounting workflows.

• Own end‑to‑end payroll accounting for multi‑state payroll, including salary, commissions, bonuses, and related accruals
• Partner with HR and process payroll in coordination with ADP; ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries and allocations
• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and benefit payable accounts on a monthly basis
• Oversee timely payroll tax filings and proactively resolve agency notices
• Own year‑end payroll reporting, including W‑2s, 941s, and state filings
• Ensure payroll‑related internal controls are designed and operating effectively

• Own assigned areas of the month‑end close process, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Analyze expense trends and provide variance explanations
• Escalate issues that could impact payroll accuracy or close deadlines
• Prepare bank statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Support Accounts Payable operations and review of journal entries during month‑end close
• Escalate complex, non‑routine, or technical accounting matters to senior accounting leadership as appropriate

• Prepare audit support for assigned GL accounts
• Maintain thorough documentation supporting financial statement balances
• Support external audit, tax, and regulatory inquiries
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements across payroll and accounting workflows'; ``` (
  
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