Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantThe Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia and Alabama. The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. has an opening for a Full-Time Senior Accountant position. This hybrid opportunity is available at our offices in Maumee, Cleveland, Toledo, or Columbus, OH, as well as Canton, MI. We are looking for an individual who is detail-oriented, self-motivated, pro-active, has good organizational and time management skills. Together with a rewarding career opportunity, we offer competitive benefits and compensation package and an excellent work environment.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee and backup to maintain and process (as needed) bi-weekly multi-state payroll.Keep employee payroll records up-to-dateCreate and post payroll journal entries to the general ledger.Work with HR to audit benefit withholdings against provider invoice.Help investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.Ensure compliance of timesheets with employee handbookEnsure tax compliance with various states and local municipalitiesVerify funding of 401k contributions and calculate employer 401k match contributionMonth and year end account reconciliations and schedulesPreparation of weekly and monthly financial reportsAssist with overflow work from accounts payable clerkWork to identify and implement efficiencies throughout the departmentWork closely with CFO and Controller on special projects and department improvement initiativesSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseBachelor's Degree in Accounting with solid understanding of GAAP.Payroll processing certification and experience preferred.4+ years of relevant accounting work experience.Proficient in Microsoft Excel with experience in advanced accounting systems (Deltek Vision or VantagePoint preferred)Must work well in a team environment, be independently effective and meet deadlines.Detail-oriented problem solver.Excellent verbal and written communications skills.Strong analytical skills.Benefits401(k) w/ company matchHealth insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, LifeFlexible schedulePaid time offReferral programTuition reimbursementCatalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.