Senior Staff Accountant

💰 $5,120 - $8,192 (Est.) 📍 Yonkers

Job Description

Qualifications
This role requires candidates to be HIGHLY efficient & knowledgeable within handling all aspects of Microsoft Excel
Interview process will require you to go through a skill/knowledge assessment of Excel
Experience: 3 to 5 years of general accounting and payroll experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Expertise: General accounting processes, including financial reporting, general ledger, month-end/year-end close, budgeting, and forecasting
Independence: Ability to work independently and efficiently with the A&F team
Location: Must reside in the New York City area (in-office 5 days a week)
Communication Skills: Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
Organization: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excel Proficiency: Unparalleled expertise in Microsoft Excel
The ideal candidate will possess advanced proficiency in all aspects of Excel, including data analysis, complex formulae, pivot tables, and data visualization
Should demonstrate a proven track record of leveraging Excel to drive business insights and efficiencies, showcasing the ability to be the best in their field
Software Experience: Experience working with WinTeam
Contracts: Background experience working with contracts
Payroll Handling: Experience working within and handling payroll
Industry Background: Experience in the construction and/or janitorial industry
Motivation: Highly motivated self-starter who can handle a high-volume workload
Independence and Direction: Comfortable working independently at times while also taking direction from the Assistant Controller and CFO
In-Office Requirement: Role requires being in-office 5 days a week
Growth Opportunity: Growing company with an opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill set
Benefits
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
Benefits: This is a permanent position offering full benefits
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will work with the accounting team, with training provided by our New York headquarters
Payroll Processing: Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees
Wage and Deduction Calculations: Calculate wages, benefits, tax deductions, commissions, and other payroll-related items
Record Maintenance: Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
Compliance: Ensure compliance with current tax regulations and company policies
Paycheck Issuance: Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions
Discrepancy Resolution: Address and resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
Reporting: Prepare and submit payroll reports to supervisors and relevant departments
Coordination with HR: Coordinate with the HR department to verify employment details and manage employee records
General Ledger Management: Manage all aspects of the general ledger, including accounts receivable and accounts payable
Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP
Account Reconciliation: Perform account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial data
Audit and Analysis: Conduct audits and analyze payroll and accounting data to ensure accuracy and compliance
System Management: Manage payroll systems and suggest upgrades or improvements as needed
Job description
• This role requires candidates to be HIGHLY efficient & knowledgeable within handling all aspects of Microsoft Excel. Interview process will require you to go through a skill/knowledge assessment of Excel.

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Yonkers, New York, USA

Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing internal team on the East Coast, primarily in Yonkers, NY. This is a permanent, full-time role. The selected candidate will work with the accounting team, with training provided by our New York headquarters.

Key Responsibilities:
• Payroll Processing: Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees.
• Wage and Deduction Calculations: Calculate wages, benefits, tax deductions, commissions, and other payroll-related items.
• Record Maintenance: Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with current tax regulations and company policies.
• Paycheck Issuance: Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Address and resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit payroll reports to supervisors and relevant departments.
• Coordination with HR: Coordinate with the HR department to verify employment details and manage employee records.
• General Ledger Management: Manage all aspects of the general ledger, including accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Audit and Analysis: Conduct audits and analyze payroll and accounting data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• System Management: Manage payroll systems and suggest upgrades or improvements as needed.

Requirements:
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of general accounting and payroll experience.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Expertise: General accounting processes, including financial reporting, general ledger, month-end/year-end close, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and efficiently with the A&F team.
• Location: Must reside in the New York City area (in-office 5 days a week).
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Organization: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Ideal Candidate:
• Excel Proficiency: Unparalleled expertise in Microsoft Excel. The ideal candidate will possess advanced proficiency in all aspects of Excel, including data analysis, complex formulae, pivot tables, and data visualization. Should demonstrate a proven track record of leveraging Excel to drive business insights and efficiencies, showcasing the ability to be the best in their field.
• Software Experience: Experience working with WinTeam.
• Contracts: Background experience working with contracts.
• Payroll Handling: Experience working within and handling payroll.
• Industry Background: Experience in the construction and/or janitorial industry.
• Motivation: Highly motivated self-starter who can handle a high-volume workload.
• Independence and Direction: Comfortable working independently at times while also taking direction from the Assistant Controller and CFO.

Additional Information:
• In-Office Requirement: Role requires being in-office 5 days a week.
• Growth Opportunity: Growing company with an opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill set.
• Benefits: This is a permanent position offering full benefits.

💡 Quick Summary

Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Staff Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Yonkers offers a professional environment and growth potential.

Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.

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Job Details

Company Name: LHH

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