5 Accounting jobs

Summary   Responsibilities include timely and accurate processing of US and Canada semi-monthly payroll, handle employee inquiries, and work with HR department to ensure payroll is processed accurately and in compliance with statutory regulations. This position will report to Manager, Payroll.   Responsibilities   Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of leave of absence payments, retroactive payments, commissions, bonuses, new hires, and terminations using ADP WorkforceNow   Manage ADP Time & Attendance system   Manage payroll imports into ADP Workforce Now, including master file and pay data additions and changes   Monitor payroll inbox and provide employee assistance in a timely manner   Generate reports for finance, human resources and third party vendors using ADP Reporting   Respond to employee inquiries concerning payroll ensuring high customer satisfaction   Process manual checks, as needed, for terminations, bonuses and lost checks   Complete Employment Verifications and setup Wage Withholding orders   Prepare amendments and follow up on tax resolution issues   Perform monthly payroll close duties including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations   Work closely with business partners in resolving issues related to HR, employee benefits (e.g. State Disability Insurance, Workers Compensation, long-term disability), and payroll taxes.   Ensure accurate/timely submission of 401k, FSA, and HSA.   Assist with other payroll tasks and ad-hoc projects as needed   Requirements   Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business and/or equivalent combination of education and experience   Advanced level experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Reporting, ADP Time & Attendance and Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Outlook)   Highly analytical with working knowledge of general payroll protocols, accounting principles and Federal and State regulations   Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work well under time pressure   Self-starter and ability to think outside the box   Experience with Oracle R12 preferred but not required   When applying, please note that you saw the job posted on the NOVA Job Board. If you need help with your resumé, please see a NOVA Career Advisor. 

MGO Strategic Staffing is looking for a General Ledger Accountant for our client in San Carlos, CA. This is a contract position. In this position, the Accountant will report to a Senior Accountant, and perform a variety of professional level accounting activities within the Finance Department in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Examples of Essential Functions: .Examples of Essential Functions: Process and Analyze accounting data in PeopleSoft. Review and highlight variances, trends, exceptions and discrepancies taking action as appropriate. Prepare clear, concise and complete monthly financial statements and reports prior to Board of Directors’ reporting deadlines. Process accounts payable transactions. Prepare documentation needed to support periodic audits. Prepare and analyze various reports such as State Controller’s Report and National Transit Database Reports. Examples of Duties: Review accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations. Make necessary correcting entries. Examine supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts and local, state or federal regulations. Prepare journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger to subsidiary ledgers. Process expense reports, invoices, progress payments and other requests for payments. Review and analyze accounts payable transactions for completeness, accuracy and proper coding. Process the weekly pay cycle and provide weekly accounts payable cash estimates to Treasury Assist in completing and compiling the documentation required to prepare for the annual audits and year-end financial reporting. Interact with internal and external customers. Answer accounting questions, and resolve issues. Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervision: Work under the general supervision of a Senior Accountant or General Ledger Supervisor, who establishes goals and objectives and evaluates performance. Minimum Qualifications : Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field plus three years of full-time accounting or related experience. Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve accounting problems using critical thinking skills, with timeliness and accuracy. Must be experienced in computerized accounting systems (ie. PeopleSoft), proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel. Must demonstrate strong prioritization skills to affect an orderly flow of accurate information within the Finance Division and to other parts of the District. Good oral and written communication skills Other Requirements: Must have experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning system (e.g. PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle); experience with PeopleSoft is desirable. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel. Must possess effective oral and written communication skills When applying, please note that you saw the job posted on the NOVA Job Board. If you need help with your resumé, please see a NOVA Career Advisor.