Accounting Manager

Concurrent HRO, an industry-leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO), is currently seeking a reliable and innovative full-time Accounting Manager to become a member of our growing team! We pride ourselves on High-Tech, High-Touch solutions for our clients, and focus on building our team with individuals who also desire to build those lasting partnerships and strong relationships. We believe in creating a culture of employee growth and development for internal promotions and long-term professional relationships. We understand the value of investing in our team through competitive pay, benefit packages, education, training, remote work, and fun team functions. At Concurrent HRO, you will find the benefits of a large Fortune-500 company with small business flexibility and opportunities. 
This is a remote position with preference given to Greater Denver Area applicants.
Summary/Objective 
The Accounting Manager is responsible for performing and owning the day-to-day accounting and finance activities within the organization. This position is essential to ensuring the highest level of financial reporting accuracy through the maintenance of internal systems and adherence to financial reporting processes. This is a great position for those who want to grow their accounting career while leading and mentoring a small high-performing team of professionals and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
General:

• Play an active role in upholding and advancing Concurrent HRO's company culture and commitment to customer service excellence as a member of the Leadership team.
• Review the work of two Staff Accountants and one Tax Manager to ensure compliance with accounting policies, State and Federal Tax regulations, and State licensing requirements.
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of U.S. GAAP as applicable; ensure the financial statements are in compliance with approved accounting policies; manages the implementation of approved new accounting policies.
• Manage PrismHR and MasterTax systems for accurate payroll tax reporting and timely payments for the company and clients.
• Gain an in-depth knowledge of processes occurring in the company and proactively recommend potential changes to accounting policy and/or processes as needed.
• Regularly collaborate with other Leadership and teams to ensure continuity of processes and information.
• Lead various special projects and respond to ad-hoc requests as assigned.

Month-End Close and Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations for revenue, accounts receivable, sales commissions, and other balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close processes, including preparation and review of month-end checklists and related documentation.
• Perform in-depth analysis of financial statements, providing accurate reconciliations, variance explanations, and monthly financial reports.
• Analyze complex accounting issues during the close process, offering insights and recommendations to management.

Account Reconciliations and Financial Analysis:

• Conduct and review weekly, monthly, and quarterly GL account and employee benefits reconciliations, ensuring accuracy across accounts.
• Review monthly calculations, reconciliations, and payments of internal and external commissions.
• Prepare and review monthly workers’ compensation reports, including reconciliations, rate changes, and policy payments.
• Investigate, document, and resolve errors and inconsistencies in financial records.

Tax, Audit and Compliance:

• Develop and maintain schedules and supporting documentation for audits.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external CPA firm for annual income tax preparation, review, and reconciliation of returns.
• Lead the annual financial audit process with external CPA firm, ensuring timely deliverables and adherence to established timelines.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including insurance, bonding, and state-level reporting obligations.

Oversight of Payroll Tax Compliance and Reporting:

• Oversee payroll tax reconciliation, reporting, and payments for multiple employers across 46 states, including compliance with unemployment and local tax authorities.
• Ensure accurate and timely annual W2 reconciliation and filing.
• Manage payroll tax amendments as required to maintain compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee the team responsible for setting up new payroll tax accounts for new clients or existing clients expanding into new states, ensuring accurate configuration in all relevant systems.
• Supervise the tax team to ensure prompt response and resolution of all payroll tax notices received on behalf of clients, providing clear communication and effective issue resolution.
• Review quarterly payroll tax audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Internal Controls and Data Integrity:

• Maintain data integrity within the accounting system, ensuring uniformity and accuracy of entries.
• Uphold segregation of duties and enforce proper accounting controls to safeguard financial integrity.

Process Improvement and Efficiency:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of the month-end close and other accounting processes.
• Recommend automation opportunities to streamline accounting functions and reduce manual workload.

Work Environment 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The Accounting Manager will be primarily remote and must have a quiet workspace, stable internet connection, and the ability to work without distractions.  
Physical Demands 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, stand, talk, and hear. 
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 
This is a full-time salary/exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST. 
Required Education, Experience and Skills 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finanace required. 
• CPA required.
• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience is required. 
• 3+ years of payroll and payroll tax experience is required.
• Expert Excel proficiency is required.
• QuickBooks Online experience required.
• PEO experience is highly preferred.
• PrismHR experience is highly preferred.
• Master Tax experience is highly preferred.
• A high degree of organization, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing major projects or initiatives and high preforming teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration in a team environment.
• Technical and operational knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Knowledgeable in navigating interactions with external auditors.
• Ability to execute in a dynamic and demanding environment by demonstrating organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, works well under pressure, highly detail oriented, self-motivated with the ability to follow through and implement process improvement.
• Strong skills with other Microsoft Office software tools.

Other Duties 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  
What We Offer 
In compliance with Colorado’s “Equal Pay for Equal Work Act,” the Company provides the following information: 

• Pay range of $120,000 to $140,000 annually
• Paid holidays (8 days) 
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks’ vacation and 8 days’ personal time and increases with tenure  
• 100% company paid Employee only Medical Insurance 
• 100% company paid Telehealth plan 
• 100% Company paid legal & ID theft protection benefits  
• 100% Company paid life insurance 
• FSA and HSA savings account options  
• Dental and Vision Plans available  
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance 
• 401(k) plan: automatic 5% non-elective company contribution after 90 days of employment 

Selected candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.