Payroll Accountant

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Baltimore, MD that is seeking a Payroll Accountant. Responsibilities:

• Weekly processing of payroll
• Maintain employee payroll data including new hires, terminations, deductions, direct deposit, etc.
• Assist with benefit vendor invoices including 401(k)
• Post payroll entries to general ledger
• Month-end closing duties and financial statement preparation for multiple companies
• Create and review month-end journal entries
• Prepare account analysis and sub-ledger reconciliations
• Prepare expense analysis and monthly accruals
• Prepare & submit daily, weekly, and monthly bank reports
• Monitor, report and analyze monthly variances.
• Support annual audit process, including preparation of audit schedules
• Seasonal and ad hoc reporting
• Serve as a backup in certain accounting functions as needed, with exposure to A/R, A/P, inventory, payroll, fixed assets, and taxes
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance- recent graduates will be considered
• 0-2 years of experience in a similar Accounting environment or 1-3 years' of accounting intern experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical skills
• Detail and deadline oriented and highly organized
• Ability to successfully work in teams and be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to contribute and learn at a rapidly growing group of companies
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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