Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is hiring: Payroll Accounting Lead in Washington

*Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite and 3 Days Remote*

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of monthly salary and benefits accounting entries, ensuring accurate payroll allocations and reconciliations.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including timesheets, allocations, and adjustments, while ensuring compliance with grant proposals and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate on the annual budgeting process for payroll-related expenses and provide ad hoc reporting on payroll trends and data.
• Perform account reconciliations, including payroll tax liabilities and general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Implement systemic improvements to financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and customer service.
• Support the monthly financial close process and assist in preparing reports for audits and financial statements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in general ledger accounting, payroll reconciliations, budgeting, and client support.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups) and MS Office Suite; experience with Microsoft Navision and budgeting software preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills, with the ability to provide training and resolve complex issues creatively.
• Experience in public accounting audit and financial analysis is preferred, with knowledge of strategic business decision support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with advanced facilitation and content delivery abilities.

Beacon Hill is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.