Project & Payroll Accountant
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Title: Project & Payroll Accountant
Location: Chicago
We are looking for a Project and Payroll Accountant who will support various on-going projects and initiatives within our finance group. This role will also oversee and manage payroll processing & 401(k) administration.
What you’ll do:
- Prepare various accruals and journal entries to support month-end close deliverables
- Assist with general ledger and reporting implementation projects
- Prepare schedules and collaborate with external parties to support financial statement audits
- Assist with annual budget and quarterly re-forecasting
- Track and manage company credit card expenses, charitable contributions and tuition reimbursements
- Maintain and develop candidate reimbursement process & policies
- Monitor and analyze travel and recruiting expenses
- Identify system improvements and process improvements as it relates to on-going projects & initiatives
- Demonstrate high level of ownership and precision in processing a semi-monthly payroll
- Support/resolve employee payroll and 401(k) questions in timely and effective manner
- Develop and maintain user instructions, procedures and documentation for payroll, 401(k) and special projects
- Demonstrate high level of professionalism when handling sensitive employee information
- Cross-train with other finance team members periodically
- Support Finance team with various ad-hoc projects
- Partner with HR team to support on-going initiatives, streamline processes, etc.
What you’ll need:
- 3-5 years experience in related role
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent prioritization and time management skills
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or Fidelity is a plus
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