Payroll/Senior Accountant

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Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare/review journal entries
Review processing of A/P, A/R and other accounting transactions
Participate in monthend and yearend close tasks
Reconcile payrollrelated balance sheet accounts monthly
Prepare biweekly payroll and payroll related journal entries for multiple companies
Ensure timely payment of payroll taxes
Assist in preparation of workers compensation audits as needed
Ability to work independently in a remote environment with a high level of selfmotivation and strong initiative
Complete assignments accurately and on time
Other duties as assigned
Reports to Assistant Controller
Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
10 years of accounting experience
Quick Books experience
Experience with intercompany transactions
Airline or flight school experience is a plus
The payroll/senior accountant facilitates the entire payroll process for multiple companies, ensuring accurate and timely processing which includes obtaining manager approvals of timecards, employee expense reimbursements, implementing any pay rate changes, pay adjustments, coordination with HR on new employee information and terminations, and correspondence with the payroll processor (Paychex) as needed. The payroll/senior accountant also prepares and posts all payroll related journal entries as well as other month-end journal entries as assigned and reconciles payroll related accounts monthly. Other duties will be assigned to assist in month-end close process for multiple companies which consist of preparing reconciliations, supporting schedules and working with a team to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time. Read more