Senior Accountant

Overview

Senior accountant managing multi‑state payroll, reconciliations, reporting and tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• payroll processing
• payroll journal
• financial reporting
• tax compliance
• benefit auditing
• 401k management

Tasks

-Work to identify and implement efficiencies throughout the department -Create and post payroll journals entries to the general ledge. -Work closely with CFO and Controller on special projects and department improvement initiatives -Assist with state department of transportation billings and review -Preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports -Work with HR to audit benefit withholdings against provider invoice. -Help investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies. -Keep employee payroll records up-to-date -Ensure compliance of timesheets with employee handbook -Verify funding of 401k contributions and calculate employer 401k match contribution -Ensure tax compliance with various states and local municipalities -Assist with overflow work from accounts payable clerk -Oversee and backup to maintain and process (as needed) bi-weekly multi-state payroll.

Requirements

• excel
• deltek
• payroll
• bachelor's
• gaap
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Detail-oriented problem solver. -Payroll processing certification and experience preferred. -Excellent verbal and written communications skills. -5+ years of relevant accounting work experience. -Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with solid understanding of GAAP. -Proficient in Microsoft Excel with experience in advanced accounting systems (Deltek Vision or VantagePoint preferred) -Must work well in a team environment, be independently effective and meet deadlines. -Strong analytical skills.

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Benefits

-Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life -Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work! -Tuition reimbursement -Flexible schedule -401(k) w/ company match -Referral program -Paid time off

About The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

-They have worked on a wide range of public and private sector projects, from roads to water systems, and more. -Their expertise spans across transportation, infrastructure, water resources, utilities, and environmental management. -Notable projects include large-scale transportation planning and design, water resource management, and stormwater systems. -Their diverse portfolio demonstrates an ability to adapt to a variety of client needs, from government agencies to commercial enterprises. -They continue to provide reliable, innovative, and sustainable engineering solutions.

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