Senior Accountant & Payroll Lead — Hybrid

Job Summary:The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and performing a range of accounting functions. This role involves maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and company policies. This role will supervise payroll, AP and AR. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.Duties/Responsibilities:Supervise Weekly Payroll ProcessEditing and posting all reconciled timecardsPreview payroll in CTM after posting reconciled timecards; tie it to the spreadsheet and send to compliance and staffing for review and approvalPost payroll in CTM once compliance approvesExport and edit the Paycom CSV file from CTM and upload it in PaycomPerform payroll processes in Paycom for review and submission by the ControllerUpdate the 401(k) and HSA spreadsheet for payrollPrepare payroll journals and post themAssist the HR department in auditing and reporting shared services, such as health insurance and 401(k)Supervise Accounts PayableEnter payables in QuickBooks and create ACH payments in the bank for approval by the ControllerPrepare checks for vendors as needed and mail themOversee staff regarding credit cards, month-end expense accruals, and payment processing on financial services websitesCreate journal entries for health insurance to record expense and paymentPrepare journal reclasses for prepaid expensesRecord debit and credit entries from bank statementsSupervise Accounts ReceivableGenerate invoices weeklyUpload invoices to QuickBooks weeklyDistribute invoices weeklyPost paymentsServe as the first point of contact for questions from clinics or AR staffEscalate issues to the Controller as neededAccounting and ReportingPerform period-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliationsMonitor accruals, prepaids, and other key balance sheet accountsUpdate profitability reports weekly and send them to the Controller for reviewReconcile month-end schedules for prepaids and related balance sheet accountsUpdate the confidential cash forecast spreadsheetRecord monthly COBRA entries and maintain the schedule of amounts due from participantsReconcile employee receivables and record amounts due for medical and COBRA, ensuring items are cleared timelyManage and gather data weekly to perform month-end GS accrual and reconciliationManage and gather data weekly to perform the month-end external bonus worksheet and reconciliationManage and gather data weekly to perform the month-end accrued salary and wages worksheet and reconciliationAssist with annual state filings, state registration requirements, and payroll and income tax noticesPerform other assigned dutiesAudit SupportCoordinate with external auditors by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.Support internal audits and implement recommendations when needed.Budgeting & ForecastingAssist in annual budgeting processes and rolling forecasts.Provide variance analyses comparing actual results to budget/forecast.Identify trends and make recommendations for financial improvements.Process ImprovementEvaluate current accounting processes and identify opportunities for automation or streamlining.Assist with ERP or accounting system upgrades and implementations.Ensure adherence to internal controls and recommend enhancements.Tax & Regulatory SupportAssist with federal, state, and local tax filings (income, franchise, sales/use, property, etc.).Maintain required documentation for compliance and audits.Leadership & Development of Accounting StaffProvide daily leadership, coaching, and mentorship to accounting team members to support high performance and engagement.Oversee workload planning, task delegation, and performance management for accounting staff.Required Skills/AbilitiesExperience and SkillsStrong understanding of accounting principles and financial reportingProficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and WordExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAttention to detail and accuracyEffective communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlinesEducation and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field3–5 years of experience in accounting or a related business or financial rolePrevious experience with general ledger management, financial reporting, and reconciliationsWork EnvironmentCurrently 3 days in office and 2 days remoteSubject to change as corporate office policy changesPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift 10–15 pounds at timesMust be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities #J-18808-Ljbffr evette