What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Atlantic Group?
This role oversees payroll processing and supports general accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The position collaborates with HR and finance teams and reports to senior finance leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Management & Accounting:
- Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborate with HR to verify pay rates, deductions, and tax withholdings.
- Review timecards, expense reimbursements, and resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Generate payroll reports and ensure system integrations with accounting software.
- Prepare invoices, track billing, and monitor grant expenses.
- Perform monthly reconciliations and journal entries.
- Support budget preparation, financial reporting, and tax filings.
- Assist in month-end close and expense variance analysis.
Additional Support:
- Assist with audits and provide cross-training on accounting systems.
- Serve as a backup for accounting team members as needed.
- Contribute to special projects and process improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3-5 years of payroll and accounting experience.
- Proficiency in payroll/accounting systems (e.g., Paylocity, NetSuite).
- Strong understanding of payroll laws and accounting principles.
- Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
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