Sr Accountant

Join PaychexPaychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.Senior AccountantReporting directly to the Manager, Corporate Accounting, the Senior Accountant assists in upholding the integrity of our corporate financial statements. This position conducts month-end financial close tasks, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, and has responsibility for completing various ad hoc reporting requests. Ensuring compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other relevant professional financial standards, the Senior Accountant handles regular interactions with Senior Management and various other internal and external business partners.ResponsibilitiesCreates journal entries to post to the General Ledger.Independently performs complex accounting or financial analysis, reporting, and account reconciliations, as assigned.Reports reconciliation items to appropriate business partners by providing detailed information to ensure timely resolution and accurate transactions, in adherence to Sarbanes Oxley regulations and standards.Assists in implementing and maintains appropriate internal and operational controls, as well as recommending improvements to controls, to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley regulations and standards.Represents the department on teams and projects to ensure that department needs are met and actions of the team are in line with departmental goals. Clearly communicates impact to the department.Assists in the establishment of department procedures. Maintains accurate documentation of processes and updates, as needed.Effectively manages and schedules time to meet various internal and external deadlines.Collaborates with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial data.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business - Required4 years of experience in Related field.Certified Public Accountant - PreferredCompensationIn the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $56,800 - $89,200 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.Live the Paychex ValuesAct with uncompromising integrity.Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.Work in partnership and support each other.Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.Treat each other with respect and dignity.What's in it for you?We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.