Staff Accountant – Payroll Processing Focus

A Staff Accountant is a professional position responsible for accounting, reviewing, auditing, and analyzing transactions and activities. This position performs central accounting activities related to the following functions: accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll processing, general accounting and/or assisting in the annual audit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned.)

· Serves as the Payroll Administrator in ADP Workforce Now and is responsible for all payroll-related activities.

· Performs cash management services such as Positive Pay, ACH controls, bank transfers, ACH payments, Wires etc.

· Prepares and enters recurring and adjusting journal entries.

· Reconciles bank accounts, general ledger accounts, receivable accounts, and/or payroll related accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.

· Compiles reports, charts, and/or graphs to aid in analysis of various functions and processes.

· Monitors, verifies, and researches transactions related to various accounting activities.

· Performs analysis to help identify inefficiencies and delays; makes recommendations for improvements or necessary changes

· Performs special projects, studies, and collects and compiles statistical and financial data for special reports as directed.

· Creates and maintains necessary spreadsheets or databases for supporting documentation, record keeping, auditing, and verification purposes.

· Assists in the development and implementation of departmental and cross functional process improvements and internal controls.

· Assists with documenting processes including the development of flow charts and Standard Operating Procedures.

· Assist Accounting Manager in the preparation of the annual audit, providing information to auditors and researching issues as needed.

Competencies:

· Accountability: Displays personal accountability for tasks and deliverables.

· Experience with ADP Workforce Now is a plus

· Collaboration: Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork.

· Customer Focus: Exhibits professional demeanor with internal and external customers.

· Integrity: Demonstrates responsibility towards the company, its property, and co-workers.

· Safety: Adheres to all SD1 safety policies and procedures.

· Environmental Stewardship: Demonstrates environmentally conscious practices.

· Job Knowledge and Performance: Successfully completes essential duties for job level assigned.

· Ethics & Integrity: Treats everyone with respect and displays a positive attitude in the workplace.

- Critical & Strategic Thinking: Identifies problems and asks the right questions that lead to a resolution.

· Flexibility & Adaptability: Adapts quickly and positively to internal and external changes in the work environment, refocuses attention from one assignment to another when required and manages competing demands.

· Continuous Improvement: Proactively seeks feedback from others to improve team processes and levels of service.

- Organization and Time Management: Establishes work activity priorities and executes efficiently and effectively. Manages time and resources and checks final products for accuracy.

- Professionalism: Maintains composure, a professional appearance, interacts tactfully and positively through difficult situations.

· Business Knowledgeable and Results Oriented: Ability to set focus on high priorities and clearly identify the critical success factors that require attention Quality & Customer Service: Makes internal and external customer service a top priority by displaying a commitment to excellence and always demonstrating superior service.

- Initiative & Self-development: Looks for and participates in networking opportunities within SD1 and within the Accounting/Financial Industry.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

education/experience:

· Associate degree in accounting OR Associate degree in related field with credits in principles of accounting, managerial accounting, and/or intermediate accounting from an accredited college or university.

knowledge, skills, and abilities:

· General Skills – Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

· Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

· Mathematical Skills - Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

· Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

· Computer Skills – Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to include pivot tables, linking spreadsheets, using advanced formulas, creating form letters from mail merge, etc. Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains to include all software applications, modules and functions.

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Dental Insurance

· Employee Assistance Program

· Flexible Spending Account

· Health Insurance and on site clinic

· Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Professional Development Assistance

· Retirement Plan

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Vision Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.50 - $35.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- On-site gym

- On-the-job training

- Paid sick time

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Retirement plan

Work Location: In person