Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist - Direct Hire in Manchester NH 75-80k 830-5pm Onsite 

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist will support payroll and related accounting functions for the Firm. The ideal candidate should be an individual that is a team player, enjoys a fast-paced environment, the ability to multi-task, trouble-shoot, navigate change well and maintain a positive attitude. The position will be based in the firm’s Manchester, NH office. Responsibilities*: ? Process bi-weekly and monthly Payroll ? Track and administer PTO (Paid Time Off) per firm policy ? Work with the Human Resource department to manage payroll deductions for benefit plans and assist with reporting. ? Maintain a high degree of confidentiality ? Upload 401(k) deferral files ? Support 401(k) testing, reporting and calculations for employee matching contributions. ? Assist with payroll related budgets and compensation reporting ? Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures and reporting ? Assist with journal entries and maintain accurate financial records ? Manage monthly expense account review/analysis ? Prepare monthly bank reconciliations ? Prepare monthly profit and loss statement for subsidiary ? Assist with on-going technology changes ? Support the Director of Finance and Accounting Manager with special projects, such as the annual forecast and budgeting process for salaries and various expense accounts * Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, McLane Middleton reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances require it, such as emergencies, changes in personnel, workload or technological developments. Qualifications: 25987532.v1 ? Associates degree or equivalent experience required, Bachelor’s degree preferred ? 5+ years of relevant experience ? Must observe the strictest confidentiality ? ADP Time and attendance system experience preferred ? Strong organizational skills and attention to detail ? Ability to work independently as well as within a team ? Ability to multi-task and meet daily/monthly/annual deadlines ? Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written ? Proficient with Microsoft office products (Excel and Word) ? Solid data entry, spreadsheet management and computer skills