What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant (Payroll & Projects) position at Berry Companies?
Berry Companies Inc, in Wichita KS is an administrative group, headquartered in Wichita, providing financial, accounting, human resources, risk management, marketing and information technology services and solutions to each of our nine operating divisions. Our divisions are engaged in the distribution of construction and material handling equipment and supplies.
Berry Companies, Inc is seeking a Senior Accountant (Payroll & Projects). The ideal candidate will take an active role with our internal and external customer base to support operational improvements and business growth, as a key part of our accounting team. We are looking for someone who is ready to start or take their accounting career to the next level, apply today!
Benefits
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Critical Care and Accident Insurance
- 401K Plan
- Profit Sharing
- Bonus Program
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Christmas Savings Program
- Paid Vacation and Flex Time
- Paid Training
- Many opportunities for advancement (We prefer to promote from within)
- Family friendly company
Responsibilities
- Payroll Accounting
- Partner with HR payroll team to ensure payroll is captured correctly in financial statements
- Administer commissions calculation for divisional sales representatives
- Payroll monthly accruals and reconciliations
- Assist with closing the ledger monthly to provide timely and accurate data to Senior Leadership team.
- Accounting ERP Project Leader
- Berry is currently undergoing an ERP upgrade. This role would take a lead role within the accounting organization for the implementation project.
- Project involvement would include collaboration, testing, training and documentation.
- Assist with various projects that will require organizational change management and data transformation capabilities.
- Provide backup coverage to the accounting team as needed.
Qualifications
- 4 year Business Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3 years experience
- Data transformation and project management experience
- Capable of building and maintaining effective and trusting relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Prior experience working with and protecting confidential employee information.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
