What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounting & Payroll Specialist position at Guinn, Vinopal & Zahradka, LLP?
Guinn, Vinopal & Zahradka LLP is a locally owned public accounting firm with offices in New Richmond and Hudson, WI. Our mission is to provide excellent client service and forward-looking solutions that help our clients reach their personal and business goals. With a team of 30 associates, we work closely together to support our clients in the St. Croix Valley Area and beyond.
Due to continued growth of our Firm, we are seeking a Senior Accounting & Payroll Specialist who is seeking an opportunity to lead and train our team of Accounting & Payroll Specialists, provide administration of our accounting and payroll systems and engage with our clients as the Client Contact. We are looking for local candidates in Wisconsin or Minnesota.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Plan, schedule , and lead monthly payroll meetings with Accounting & Payroll Staff and Management.
- Create, adjust and maintain annual Payroll Team schedule and communicate schedule and changes with A ccounting & Payroll Staff & Team.
- Assist the Firm Administrator with r econcil ing and maintain ing Firm 's Accounts Payable Ledger.
- Accurately complete accounting work for selected clients on a weekly or monthly basis.
- Serve as the Firm's Document Management System Administrator by rolling forw ard, cre ating and mainta ining all workflows.
- Serve as the Firm ' s Client Management System Administrator.
- Process payroll for select clients.
- Serve as the Firm ' s ACH Payment Administrator, acting as the main contact for payroll clients for set-up, issue resolution , and inquires.
- Serve as the Firm's ACH Administrator to set up, maintain and retain ACH agreements for clients, resolve issues, and answer client inquiries.
- Accurately maintain the pricing template annually for payroll engagement letters and proposals .
- Oversee the 1099 process and review 1099s prepared by intern s and staff for accuracy and completeness.
- Manage a group of accounting clients. Proactively request information needed to complete monthly or quarterly accounting projects, as required by the client's engagement letter.
- Accurately and promptly complete the year-end close of QuickBooks file for selected business clients.
- Serve as the Firm ' s QuickBooks Online contact and m e et with clients to help with QuickBooks Online conversions, set-up, client inquiries , and issue resolution.
- Develop and maintain technical competencies and payroll & accounting knowledge. Actively seeks out and participates in training and continuing education opportunities.
- Listen for and i dentifies opportunities for the Firm to provide a dditional services to clients.
- Implement and improve accounting and payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy.
- Work together with Firm Administrator to coordinate training opportunities for Payroll & Accounting team throughout the year.
- Mentor and train junior accounting staff and oversee their work as needed.
- Protect the confidentiality of client and Firm information.
- Maintain a general understanding of the Firm's services.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Salary : $28 - $36