What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll & Accounting Specialist position at GZA?
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is growing, and our corporate Finance department is expanding! We are currently seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team. This position is located in GZA’s corporate office in Norwood, MA and has opportunity for a hybrid schedule.
What you will be getting:
- Collaboration with a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects.
- Professional development and enrichment.
- Exciting work environment.
- Opportunities for future company ownership, financial growth & career advancement.
- Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including paid vacation, holiday, illness and wellness time, medical, dental, vision and 401K retirement plan.
- Flexible work schedule with potential for hybrid remote work.
What you will be doing:
- Payroll Responsibilities (50%):
- Review and post timesheets in Deltek Vision timekeeping system on a weekly basis.
- Process bi-weekly payroll in UKG Pro.
- Maintain, update, and verify the accuracy of employee information in Deltek Vision and UKG Pro.
- Submit bi-weekly 401k information and payments to 401k provider.
- Participate in month-end close process, including preparation of payroll journal entries, supporting schedules, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Resolve employee matters involving payroll.
- Accounting Responsibilities (50%):
- Assist with the review and approval of weekly vendor payment run.
- Assist with management and compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Coordinate with third-party accounting firm on external audit and tax compliance matters.
- Support the accounting department with special projects as requested.
- GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities.
What you will be brining:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance/equivalent experience.
- Five plus years of related experience, preferably in a project oriented professional services firm.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Previous experience using UKG Pro and Deltek Vision software preferred.
About GZA:
GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 50 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.
GZA values diversity and is committed to providing an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. GZA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.
