Position Summary
We are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Senior Accountant to support the accounting team with payroll and benefits accounting, month-end close activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit support. This role requires a self-starter who can work independently while collaborating with cross-functional finance teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate has strong experience with the full accounting close cycle, payroll and benefits accounting, and maintaining a strong internal control environment. This is a contract assignment of approximately 12 months with the potential for permanent opportunities based on business needs and performance. The position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring three days per week onsite in Farmers Branch, TX.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries.
- Perform payroll and benefits accounting, ensuring accurate recording and reconciliation of related transactions.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly.
- Support the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages and ensure reporting deadlines are met.
- Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.
- Ensure intercompany transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
- Assess accounting treatment for transactions in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS, as applicable.
- Maintain strong internal controls and support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
- Partner with finance and business teams to support accounting operations and reporting needs.
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to audit requests.
- Support financial system reconciliations and participate in system implementations or process improvements.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
- Assist with special projects and strategic finance initiatives as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of accounting experience with strong knowledge of the full month-end close process.
- Hands-on experience with payroll and benefits accounting.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or MBA.
- Public accounting experience.
- Experience with SAP FI/CO, Hyperion HFM, and Essbase.
- Knowledge of both US GAAP and IFRS.
- Experience supporting financial system implementations and process improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and project management abilities.
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Pay: $37.00 - $39.00 per hour
Experience:
- Payroll: 8 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Farmers Branch, TX 75234
