Payroll Accountant

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

Summary
Accountant performs accounting functions of variable complexity to ensure an accurate accumulation and reporting of financial data.Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions for payroll accounting, tax & compliance reporting, and DOE Reporting.
• Reviews and analyzes accounting data for compliance with policies, procedures, laws, regulations and DOE/NNSA orders.
• Interface and collaborate with the Finance Accounting and FP&A teams, Program Managers and Project Analysts, as needed.
• Processes employee receivables and related allowances
• Assists with ServiceNow case management.
• Reconciles payroll related accounts.
• Prepares and submits assigned journal entries and account reconciliations and maintain working papers required to record accounting activities.
• Maintains subsidiary ledgers to support accounting control data and reconciles account balances.
• Compiles data for periodic payroll and related tax reports for distribution.
• Develops data to be used in determining cost variances. Analyze variances, prepare explanations, and investigate significant variances and account balances.
• Analyzes data to identify recurring problems, then investigates and recommends corrective action.
• Analyzes and interprets accounting data and presents conclusions to management.
• Assists in the development of detailed procedures and work instructions.
• Work with internal and external auditors - answering questions and providing documentation in a timely manner.You Must Have
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, and 2 years of relevant experience; or 2 additional years of relevant experience and/or certification
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
  • Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
  • United States Citizenship
  • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
  • Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)We Value
    Intermediate level of proficiency applying advanced accounting principles, theories, and concepts
    • Contributes to the development of new processes, principles, and concepts
    • Proficiency in ERP/MRP application
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Ability to work with multiple teams of people and inspire those teams to work together to reach a common goalAdditional Information
      JOB ID: 1007Remote Eligibility: HybridTravel Required: 0-10%Hourly/Salary: SalaryRelocation Available: Yes

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