Staff Accountant
Our client is an organization in the Milwaukee area looking for an Accountant. Our client is looking for someone payroll experience, detailed oriented and strong analytical skills.
The salary range for this position is $65k-85k.
The accountant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and enter journal entries for payroll, including department- and program-specific expense allocations and monthly payroll accruals.
- Process monthly unemployment payments and track associated expenses and credits.
- Record FSA and HRA transactions, maintain flex account balances, and reconcile with third-party administrators.
- Prepare journal entries for health, dental, vision, term-life, and disability insurance.
- Enter journal entries for bank transactions, grant claims, and other accounting activities as needed.
- Review timesheets for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain payroll master records, including employee information, pay rates, and deduction changes.
- Process payroll deductions, garnishments, and third-party payments, including short-term disability.
- Calculate retroactive pay adjustments, leave-of-absence deductions, and PTO payouts.
- Remit 401(k) contributions to third-party administrators.
- Audit and track PTO balances, ensuring accurate allocations and payouts.
- Register staff for time clocks and troubleshoot related issues.
- Review quarterly payroll tax returns and prepare year-end payroll adjustments.
- Prepare and submit monthly reimbursement claims.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Prepare year-end payroll accruals and audit schedules.
- Review and post accounts payable invoices; serve as backup during peak periods or staff absences.
- Process fixed asset additions for assigned departments.
- Cross-train on related accounting tasks to ensure continuity of operations.
- Draft and update policies and procedures to document essential accounting processes.
The Accountant will possess the following:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
- 2+ years of payroll experience preferred.
- High detail of attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.