Office Accountant

We are looking for a qualified Payroll/Accountant to assist in all activities regarding the management of employee compensation and management of all financial transactions in the company. You will undertake a variety of tasks such as entering payroll information, calculating wages and making payments. Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns. You will be experienced in entering data with attention to detail and will have good math skills to make the necessary calculations. The ideal candidate will be a thorough professional with good communication abilities. The goal is to carry out all payroll and accounting procedures with speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage compensation packages using payroll software
• Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees
• Calculate pay according to hours worked incorporating leaves and overtime
• Calculate bonuses and commissions when appropriate
• Manage and calculate taxes and deductions
• Initiate periodical payments timely either by preparing and administering checks or making direct deposits through a bank payment system
• Issues statements and invoices and maintain records
• Complete certified payroll reports as required
• Calculate unemployment and support payments
• Complete certified insurance program "CIP" payroll reports
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll
• Prepare and submit reports with payroll information to supervisor
• Manage all accounting transactions
• Publish financial statements in time
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Perform all accounts payable transactions
• Perform all accounts receivable transactions

Skills

• Proven experience as payroll clerk or payroll manager
• Familiarity with general accounting principles
• Experience in data collection, entry and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality
• Solid knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and regulations
• Exquisite math and numerical skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication abilities with aptitude in problem-solving
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Work experience as an Accountant
• BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location