The primary role of the Staff Accountant is to perform essential accounting functions for Benchmark Management LLC and subsidiary companies.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Month-end closing:Prepare journal entries and update supporting schedules, including allocations, prepaid expenses & accrualsPost recurring journal entries to subsidiary companiesPrepare balance sheet reconciliationsBank reconciliations for all corporate bank accountsCorporate Treasury Management:Daily Treasury management of corporate bank accounts, prepare bank transfers and ACH payments for Controller approvalManage corporate credit card accounts, import transactions to accounting software, resolve issues with cardholders and bank feedsPayroll / Benefits:Process bi-weekly employee payrollPost payroll to general ledgerInput employee information and changes as needed per established proceduresInput new hire benefits deductions and update deductions as needed for open enrollment changes, reconcile benefits invoices to ensure accuracy of deductionsDownload benefits bills, review and prepare for A/P data entryReview and pay bi-weekly Contract Labor payroll and issue annual 1099sRespond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concernsAssist with company communications regarding HR policy changes, open enrollments and employee recognition programsOther Responsibilities:Prepare presentations for senior management as neededWork with other departments to develop and implement improvements to current processes that will result in tighter financial controls and streamlined workflowAssist with external payroll, insurance and financial audits, prepare schedules and organize filesQualifications:3-5 years’ experience in accountingBachelor’s degree in Accounting preferredProficient with Microsoft office
– Microsoft Teams, Outlook email, Word and ExcelExperience with administering benefits or payroll preferredIntermediate to advanced skill in utilizing technology and multiple data platforms to gather information and communicateSoftware: Quickbooks, Netsuite, PayPro experienceStrong time management and organizational skillsHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to work independently and prioritize tasksHigh degree of confidentiality and professionalismThe Staff Accountant is a salaried position that may require more than 40 hours per week on a regular basis.
Holidays, nights or weekend work may be required to meet workload expectations.
The position will be required to submit to satisfactory pre-employment background check and sign a confidentiality agreement.