• Accounting Manager - Payroll & Benefits

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Chamblee, GA)


    Description

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    + Responsible for managing and supervising payroll and benefits accounting team including proper and timely recording of financial transactions in the general ledger in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

    + Areas of responsibility include salaries, wages, bonus, prepaids, insurance and related accruals.

    + Analyzes financial reports, records and actuarial estimates, making recommendations relative to the accounting reserves: Medical/Workers’ Compensation/Auto/General Liability

    + Performs ad hoc analysis and develops or recommends accounting methods and procedures related to assigned accounts and reconciliations.

    + Analyzes payroll and related account data to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement, in some stances these findings will be shared directly with other departments and operational branches.

    + Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.

    + May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc.

    + Manages and supervises 1-2 direct reports, staff accountants responsible for payroll and benefits journal entries and account reconciliations.

    + Preparers, reviews and approves payroll and benefits related journal entries and account reconciliations.

    + Trains and mentors accounting staff to perform their tasks and duties accurately and completely.

    + Provides guidance and direction with questions related to research, variance analysis and journal entries.

     

    Cultivates process improvement mindset and makes recommendations to improve, streamline and automate payroll and benefits accounting processes.

    Requirements

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Master’s Degree or CPA preferred

    + 5 years in payroll and benefits accounting field in a supervisory or management roles

    + Oracle, Workday and Alteryx - intermediate user lever skills

    + Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

    *If you meet the above qualifications and wish to be submitted for consideration, please submit resume to Cole Collins.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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