Staff Accountant; strong in MS Office Skills

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Description

Our Finance Team is looking for a Staff Accountant to work directly with the Accounting Supervisor. Full-time with excellent company-paid benefits. Manage full cycle semi-monthly payroll for approx.
100 employees. Participate in year-end Payroll and Financial Audits. Prepare monthly recurring journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle semi-monthly payroll for approx.
  100 employees using Paycom with accuracy and timeliness.
• Participate in year-end Payroll and Financial Audits.
• Prepare monthly recurring journal entries.
• Assist in preparing journal entries for all cost centers and programs, including cost allocation, at month-end and year-end closing.
• Review time clock punches/time sheets for accuracy, and work with Employee/Managers to address discrepancies.
• Provide orientation and training to employees on payroll and clocking policies and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date employee vacation and sick leave accruals, benefit and 403b deductions, and reconciliation of accruals and deductions against payroll system and general ledger.
• Work with HR on periodic payroll account internal audits and reconciliation.
• Develop, prepare and analyze periodic payroll and allocation reports, including reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions to meet internal and external reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in external payroll related audits and requests for information.
• Perform Bank Reconciliations
• Assist with reconciliating data between databases and accounting software.
• Assist in processing and review of A/P transactions as needed.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and additional duties as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls, identifying workflow inefficiencies and making recommendations to reduce closing time and improve data accuracy and transparency.
• Assist all internal stakeholders, including all managers and budget holders, with financial data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2 years accounting experience with progressive learning opportunities.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and internal accounting processes and procedures.
• Experience in real-world application of standard accounting principles.
• Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Office and Excel pivot tables.
• Experience with MIP, Net Suite ERP or similar.
• Comfortable working with large amounts of data.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, engaging thoughtfully with individuals and groups.
• Highly organized, attention to detail and self-motivated.
• Ability to take initiative, require minimal direction, and juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of accounting practices relevant to non-profit and/or governmental accounting (preferred).
• Experience with different information databases and CRMs (preferred).
• Experience with federal, state, and local grant funding (preferred).
• Strong work ethic with a high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Willing to work additional hours during month, quarter, and fiscal year closes
• Commitment to the mission and values of Davis Street