Kforce has a client in Reading, PA that is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant. This role is in office Monday-Thursday, and remote on Friday. Hours are 8-5PM.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Manage and support 401(k) accounting activities, which will be the main area of responsibility
- Prepare and post journal entries (JEs) related to payroll and retirement accounting
- Perform account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- Conduct research and analysis of accounting issues and variances
- Handle associate (employee) inquiries, providing resolution to payroll and accounting-related questions
- Support other areas of payroll accounting beyond the 401(k) function as needed
- About 3 to 5 years of experience
- Strong accounting fundamentals; This matters more than direct 401(k) experience
- Hands-on GL accounting, reconciliations and journal entries
- Research and problem-solving skills. The candidate will investigate discrepancies and prepare adjustments and corrections
- Advanced Excel with large data sets; Pivot tables are a must, and the candidate should be comfortable with basic formulas
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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