Payroll/Staff Accountant

Job Title: Payroll/Staff Accountant (Contract)

Location: Hybrid (3+ days on-site)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll/Staff Accountant for a client on a contract basis. This role will be responsible for processing payroll, supporting general accounting functions, and contributing to the improvement and maintenance of financial systems. The ideal candidate is highly organized, tech-savvy, and experienced in both payroll administration and general ledger accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Prepare and process biweekly payroll for the company.

  
  
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  Maintain and enhance payroll and stock option platforms, including assisting with the implementation of new systems.

  
  
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  Perform account reconciliations to ensure financial records are accurate and up-to-date.

  
  
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  Enter and process journal entries into Microsoft Great Plains (MS Dynamics).

  
  
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  Review accounts payable batches for accuracy and completeness.

  
  
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  Enter and manage financial data in Microsoft Excel with a high level of accuracy.

  
  
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  Assist with various accounting and financial tasks as assigned by management.

  
  

Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.

  
  
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  Experience in payroll and/or staff accounting roles.

  
  
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  Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).

  
  
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  Experience with Great Plains and Paylocity is a plus.

  
  
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  
  
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  Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
  
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