Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and backup to maintain and process (as needed) bi-weekly multi-state payroll.
• Keep employee payroll records up-to-date
• Create and post payroll journals entries to the general ledge.
• Work with HR to audit benefit withholdings against provider invoice.
• Help investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance of timesheets with employee handbook
• Ensure tax compliance with various states and local municipalities
• Verify funding of 401k contributions and calculate employer 401k match contribution
• Month and year end account reconciliations and schedules
• Preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports
• Assist with overflow work from accounts payable clerk
• Work to identify and implement efficiencies throughout the department
• Work closely with CFO and Controller on special projects and department improvement initiatives

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with solid understanding of GAAP.
• Payroll processing certification and experience preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant accounting work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with experience in advanced accounting systems (Deltek Vision or VantagePoint preferred)
• Must work well in a team environment, be independently effective and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented problem solver.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!