Sr. Accountant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Waltham, Massachusetts. In this role, you will oversee payroll operations and ensure timely and accurate processing for a large employee base. This position requires a proactive individual with expertise in payroll systems and financial reconciliation, who can effectively collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

- Process bi-weekly payroll for over 300 employees using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

- Review and reconcile employee timesheets in the time and attendance system, coordinating with managers to verify approvals.

- Compile payroll data for additional payments, including bonuses, commissions, and benefits.

- Prepare and execute expense reimbursements, commuter benefits, and life spending account payments through payroll systems.

- Handle new state jurisdiction registrations for new hires, collaborating with the tax department to ensure compliance.

- Address employee inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues efficiently.

- Work closely with Human Resources to verify benefit and direct deposit setups for new hires.

- Manage quarterly and year-end payroll closings, including W-2s and 941 tax reconciliations.

- Perform payroll reporting reconciliations and prepare journal entries for general ledger postings to meet month-end deadlines.

- Lead ad hoc payroll and financial reporting projects as needed.

Requirements - Strong proficiency in processing bi-weekly payroll and managing payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now.

- Demonstrated experience with month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.

- Knowledge of general ledger management and bank reconciliation procedures.

- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and issue resolution.

- Advanced time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

- Solid mathematical skills to ensure accurate payroll calculations.

- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

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