Job Description
Job Description
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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our client in the Manchester NH area. This Sr. Accountant position blends payroll ownership with core accounting responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable managing sensitive financial information. The Sr. Staff Accountant role offers the opportunity to support financial reporting, budgeting, and close activities while working closely with cross-functional partners in a dynamic environment.
Sr. Staff Accountant Responsibilities:
• Manage the full payroll cycle for regular bi-weekly and monthly runs, as well as any special off-cycle payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee paid time off records and maintain balances in alignment with company guidelines and internal policies.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to address benefit-related payroll items, employee deductions, and required reporting.
• Safeguard confidential compensation, payroll, and benefits information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Prepare retirement contribution files, assist with plan-related testing, and support employer contribution calculations.
• Participate in budget preparation by analyzing compensation-related costs and selected operating expenses.
• Support monthly and annual closing activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reviews.
• Produce financial reports such as profit and loss statements and help ensure reporting is accurate and delivered on schedule.
• Complete bank reconciliations and review general ledger activity to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide financial analysis and assist with special projects and process improvement efforts led by the finance team.
• Degree preferred, but open to experience.
• At least 5+ years of combined payroll and accounting experience, preferably within a services setting that requires strong attention to detail.
• Experience with budgeting and financial statements.
• Hands-on experience with a larger payroll platform is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, reporting obligations, and coordination of employee benefits.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working across financial and payroll systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a consistent focus on accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.