Payroll Accountant

Description We are looking to add a dynamic and skilled Payroll and Accounting professional to our clients talented finance team in a permanent capacity. The individual will play a significant part in driving the financial health of their organization by managing payroll processing, benefits administration, and many key accounting tasks.Key Responsibilities:

Managing the full cycle of payroll processing and administer benefits for our corporate and part-time employees across the New York state, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Overseeing diverse accounting functions for several company entities, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), financial reporting, balance sheet and banking reconciliations, month-end closing activities, and journal entries.

Collaborating with the finance team to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of financial reports to senior management, and contributing to the analysis of financial data to describe and explain variances on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Participating in regular financial audits, collaborating with auditors, and implementing recommendations to enhance financial systems and controls.

Leveraging robust knowledge of Excel and ERP systems to enhance financial processes, data analysis, and reporting capabilities.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar discipline.

At least 7 years of proven experience in a blended role involving accounting and payroll/benefits, preferably within the entertainment industry.

Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with utilization of ERP systems.

Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills combined with strong attention to detail.

Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization.

Capability to flourish in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines.

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