Accountant

*Requires living in the United States in the East Coast Time Zone. (Candidates living outside the US in other time zones will not be considered)

POSITION SUMMARY

Unlock the door to a dynamic career with Controller’s Group Inc.! As a Payroll Accountant, you will dive into the heart of our mission to empower individuals on their journey to financial freedom. You will play a pivotal role in gathering and validating timesheets, mastering payroll software intricacies, and ensuring accurate compensation aligned with federal tax regulations and State labor laws. This person must perform work of a specialized and confidential nature. As a key player, you will be at the forefront of resolving payroll-related matters with urgency, embodying integrity and confidentiality.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Controller’s Group Inc. provides best in class accounting & finance temporary staffing services. Our mission is to help our clients and candidates achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals through placing high impact candidates. We’re passionate about helping people attain financial freedom. For over 20 years we’ve partnered with thousands of companies and tens of thousands of candidates providing them with our strategic approach to their hiring and placement needs. We’re inspired and committed to seeing each team member reach their individual goals through the work we do together. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we’re inspirational, accountable, transparent, disciplined, aligned, and results-oriented. We operate nationally and are growing by the day.

OBJECTIVES

• Gather and examine timesheets to ensure their validity
• Assist in Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes
• Using QuickBooks, perform billing and invoicing procedures with accuracy and timeliness
• Entering start and end times into Paylocity payroll software
• Capture approved PTO and sick leave requests
• Ensure compensation for overtime work is calculated at the appropriate rate and that annual leave is calculated accordingly
• Confirm legally mandated and optional deductions have been processed correctly
• Prepare and distribute softcopy electronic paychecks
• Perform all payroll related tasks well before the pay run to ensure staff members are compensated and notified on a timely basis
• Address payroll-related inquires on a timely basis
• Urgently and accurately work to resolve discrepancies in payroll payments

COMPETENCIES

• Familiarity with payroll software
• Excellent data entry, data cleaning and math skills
• Knowledge of legislation and procedures pertaining to salary deductions
• Capacity to keep track of all ongoing tasks
• Adherence to all prescribed ethical guidelines, including confidentiality
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, including high proficiency in all MS Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining a positive attitude
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions
• Demonstrate strong relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to think critically, in order to develop the best strategy
• High level of integrity, self-confident with an history of producing results
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking as well as a teamwork approach to job responsibilities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 year degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance required
• Experience processing payroll through Paylocity preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience in accounting and payroll required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time standing, sitting, or walking
• This position will require up to 10% of travel

BENEFITS

• Employer-Sponsored Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Premier PPO Coverage Plans
• Paid Holidays
• 401K, with employer match after one year of employment
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities

If this position caught your eye and you’re a motivated and goal-oriented individual with a passion for learning and developing yourself, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to bryan@controllersgroup.net.