Sr. Accountant/Payroll Accountant

Description

Senior Staff Accountant | Multi-State Payroll Tax & General Accounting

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join a growing Finance team. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on multi-state payroll tax compliance, general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and operational accounting.

The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation along with significant experience navigating the complexities of multi-state payroll taxes.

What You’ll Do

Accounting & Month-End Close

• Manage general ledger activity and maintain accurate financial records

• Perform month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations

• Complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations and resolve variances

• Reconcile payroll-related benefit accounts, including 401(k) and HSA

• Support accounts payable, vendor management, cash receipts, and banking activities

Multi-State Payroll Tax Compliance

• Manage payroll tax compliance across multiple U.S. jurisdictions, including monthly, quarterly, and annual filings

• Prepare and reconcile W-2s and 1099s

• Reconcile employee withholdings, employer tax liabilities, agency payments, and payroll tax GL accounts

• Research and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, overpayments, and agency correspondence

• Manage state-specific requirements such as PFML/PFMLI, SDI, transit taxes, and other jurisdiction-specific taxes

• Assist with payroll tax registrations and agency portal management

• Partner with Payroll, Finance, and ADP to improve payroll tax processes and ensure accurate tax configurations

Audit & Compliance

• Support internal and external audits and prepare supporting schedules and documentation

• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local tax regulations

This role reports to the Controller and offers quite a bit of WFH. Have to be able to go into the Golden office from time to time for meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Significant hands-on multi-state payroll tax compliance experience

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations

• Experience preparing W-2s, 1099s, and year-end payroll tax filings

• ADP payroll tax services/SmartCompliance or similar platform experience strongly preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains and benefits systems is a plus

• Strong Excel and analytical skills

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