Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant/Mitikah

 
The role

The Payroll GL Accountant will be responsible for managing payroll-related general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate and timely payroll journal entry processing and balance sheet reconciliations. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting principles. The Payroll GL Accountant will prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to facilitate the monthly accounting close; research and explain monthly variances of balance sheet and P&L accounts; prepare ad-hoc analysis around account balance differences along with proposed solution to resolve; and ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies.  The analysis is often complex and requires critical thinking skills to identify the problem and solution.  The individual needs to be able to work independently.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and post payroll journal entries and ensure accurate recording in the general ledger.
• Prepare detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, obtain corresponding support to verify accuracy of the financial numbers and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Analyze account variances and provide explanations between flux periods for income statement and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports related to payroll.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure seamless payroll expense recording.  The individual needs to be able to liaise with business partners, independently.
• Coordinate across cross-functional departments within the company to aid in analysis, research, and adherence to GAAP accounting standards and internal policies.
• Assist in identifying potential process improvements, documenting new policies and procedures, and contributing to sound internal control development. The individual should have a deep understanding of payroll to ensure they are able to identify process improvements.
• Provide support during internal and external audits.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and other projects.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
• Master’s degree and CPA preferred

Professional Skills

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in payroll accounting and general ledger management
• Prior experience in a global organization strongly preferred
• Prior experience in the SaaS industry preferred
• Prior experience with ADP / Dynamics AX / D365 / Cognos preferred

Knowledge

• Strong understanding and knowledge of payroll accounting, general accounting functions, practices, and US GAAP principles
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity
• Detail oriented, good judgement and logical decision-making ability with a hands-on approach to assigned tasks
• Initiative-taker with strong ethical standards
• Computer literate with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Ability to learn quickly, retain, and apply knowledge
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.