Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing payroll-related accounting functions and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with various departments to enhance processes and support critical financial operations.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate the month-end close process, including recording journal entries, maintaining detailed checklists, and troubleshooting issues in collaboration with business partners.

- Prepare and process payroll transactions into the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

- Manage the Payroll-to-General Ledger mapping process by designing new mappings and maintaining existing models.

- Develop expertise in payroll systems to resolve accounting issues and support account reconciliations.

- Perform reconciliations for payroll-related balance sheet accounts such as wages, taxes, benefits, and deductions, while providing detailed variance analyses.

- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between payroll records, bank accounts, and the general ledger, working closely with the bank reconciliation team.

- Document comprehensive accounting processes for payroll and benefits, including AP invoices, check requests, treasury actions, and manual journal entries.

- Partner with HR and payroll teams to identify and implement process improvements.

- Assist with audits by preparing payroll-related reports and providing necessary documentation.

- Analyze data to identify trends and deliver insights for strategic planning and reviews. Requirements - Proven experience with month-end close processes and journal entry preparation.

- Strong knowledge of general ledger functions and payroll accounting systems.

- Expertise in account reconciliation, particularly for payroll-related accounts such as wages and benefits.

- Familiarity with bank reconciliation processes and resolving discrepancies.

- Proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP, UKG Pro, or UKG Ready.

- Ability to design and maintain Payroll-to-General Ledger mapping models.

- Excellent analytical skills for identifying trends and supporting financial decisions.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across departments.

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