Senior Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting and payroll duties that support accurate financial reporting and ensure organizational compliance with all regulatory requirements. This role oversees complex reconciliations, prepares financial statements, maintains key accounting systems, and supports year-end and audit processes. The Senior Accountant leads core payroll functions including processing, reporting, and validating payroll data to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.

The position also partners closely with Finance, Payroll, HR, and operational departments to analyze financial data, resolve discrepancies, and support effective decision-making across the organization.

$68,000 to $71,000 annually (depending on experience)

• Staying Healthy:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision (Dental & Vision insurance are currently free), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Feeling Secure:
  Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, NY State Deferred Compensation Plan, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Group Specified Disease Insurance and Hospital Insurance
• Work-Life Balance:
  Paid Time Off (PTO: 3 weeks plus 2 days upon hire; accrue additional time after 1 year), Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, On-site Fitness Center open 24/7, Employee Wellness Program, Culture & Inclusion Council, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), BJ's Wholesale Club Discount, and more!

Manager of Accounting and Payroll

• Maintain Lawson Financial System Job Scheduler.
• Process Payroll Interface in Lawson Financial System.
• Serve as functional Accountant for designated companies. Prepare journal entries and monthly financial statements for month-end and year end closing.
• Maintain W9 file within the vendor file and process information in preparation of printing 1099 forms. Print and mail 1099 forms.
• Input cash transfers, payroll and investment vouchers to Lawson Financial System.
• Reconcile payroll and liability accounts to HCM System (UKG).
• Monitor and reconcile HRA and FSA, recording year end adjustment.
• Maintain Pension statements and remit employer amounts to trustee including contributions for union employees.
• Conduct internal compliance audits
• Prepare annual schedules for National Transit Database.
• Reconcile W2 information between quarterly tax returns and HCM System (UKG).
• Serve as back-up to accounts receivable function and DSS program.
• Reconcile Regional Bank accounts.
• Analyze, reconcile and compile transactions and financial data to prepare reports that support the Finance Department.
• Maintain financial information, reconcile bank accounts and prepare financial statements for the Foundations.
• Review preparation of government census forms.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Collect and ensure all employees' timesheets have been submitted correctly.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and working cooperatively with supervisors.
• Properly execute the payroll process using HCM System (UKG).
• Transmit ACH and positive pay files to the bank.
• Complete required ACA reports and upload to data collection site.
• Complete other payroll reports for distribution to appropriate departments.
• Verify payroll changes to employee profiles.
• Prepare financial vouchers for payroll expenses, deductions, and taxes.
• Assist with quarterly 941 tax returns.
• Maintain and organize payroll records.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least two (2) years of experience working in accounting or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Ability to perform a variety of routine duties involving the use of procedures and the application of clearly prescribed standard practice where the employee could make minor decisions and use some judgment.
• Ability to work from defined objectives and broad and varying policies, procedures, rules or precedents. Plans and arranges own work while the supervisor provides some functional guidance. Details of accomplishing the objective are left to the position. Unusual situations are referred to supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to compare, analyze, and reconcile data.
• Strong computer skills, including intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and website navigation.
• Knowledge of Lawson Financial System and UKG HCM System a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the…