Payroll Accountant

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SEAKR Engineering, LLC

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Data Management Systems • Avionics • Communications • Environmental Testing • Electrical Engineering

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Description

• Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications • Seeking a skilled Payroll Accountant who will work independently and under the direction of the Assistant Controller • Must have at least five years progressive payroll and benefits history with an external payroll provider • Understand compliance of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws • Able to perform general ledger account reconciliations • Must be able to think critically, analyze problems, and propose solutions • Review timecards for accuracy and compliance with company policies • Prepare bi-weekly payroll file accurately and on time • Independently researches and resolves system errors, warnings, and exceptions • Prepare off cycle payments, as requested • Prepare final paychecks for terminations, in accordance with company policies • Creating the payroll funding wires for each pay cycle • Open and maintain new state tax accounts for employee relocations to new states • Review labor transfers for compliance, obtain approvals • Answer questions by managers and employees regarding timecard charging and payroll • Enter compensation changes for company employees to the ERP system • Upload files and transfer funds for various benefits including FSA, HSA, 401k • Entering 401k election changes into the payroll application • Process annual vacation cash out • Manage year-end bonus processing for all company employees • Setup employee ACH direct deposit profiles via the Wells Fargo website for expense reimbursement • Calculate employee relocation benefit payments • Balance payroll reports to the general ledger for each pay period and month-end • Prepare month-end and year-end reconciliation of general ledger accounts for employee benefits • Review and file payroll forms and amendments including W-2s and 941s • Review, respond, and file payroll tax notices received • Manage the annual workers compensation audit • Assists and supports other external or internal audits • Protects sensitive and confidential information

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is required • At least 5 years of progressive payroll experience for at least 200 employees • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word • Experience with Paycom and ADP is desired • Strong knowledge of accounting with the ability to reconcile accounts • Ability to think critically, analyze a problem, and propose solutions • Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines • Excellent communication skills and attention to details • Hands on experience with ERP systems is desired • Experience and skills in government contract accounting, manufacturing accounting, and job/labor costing are highly desired

Benefits

• Very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans • Generous 401(k) retirement plan • Year-end bonus • Paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA