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Cumming Management Group, Inc. Senior Payroll Accountant in Westport, Connecticut
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Position Title: Senior Payroll Accountant
Location: Westport, CT
Req Id: 2024-7207
Time Type: Full time
Description:
At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 20 rankings in ENR. With over 50 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!
We are currently looking for a Senior Payroll Accountant to join our tight knit Payroll team. This position will be based in our Westport, CT office. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years experience in hands on payroll processing and account reconciliations. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated individual to advance their career.RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist with the monthly financial close by preparing account reconciliations, submitting journal entries, and working cross functionally with other internal stakeholders to obtain relevant information.Advanced understanding of accounting principles, ability to understand impact of payroll activity on financial statements and ability to analyze, explain PandL and Balance Sheet variances.Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations ensuring the completeness and accuracy of applicable ledger accounts.Answer accounting and financial inquiries by researching and interpreting data.Assist in year-end audits and manage ad-hoc inquiries from external auditors.Manage the posting of the bi-weekly payroll journals.Reconciliation of the Salary data to the GL.Explanation of Salary and Benefit related month over month variances.Accounting for and reconciliation of the various benefit plans:oLife InsuranceoMedicaloDentaloVisionoHSAoFSAoTransitBecome a back up to Payroll Manger and assist in payroll processing. Demonstrate advanced expertise in Excel utilizing Pivot, VLOOKUPs and Functions for comprehensive reporting.Provide support during payroll audits.Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and Finance to implement new processes and improve on existing processes. Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree in Accounting or related degreeMinimum 6 years' of experience in accounting, GL accounting softwareMinimum 6 years of experience with payroll systems Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control and payroll taxes.Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and proceduresHigh Proficiency using Excel.Preferred knowledge in Workday Payroll System.Preferred knowledge in Deltek VantagePoint.#LI-RM1
Cumming Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
About_Us:
At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each clients needs and add meaningful value at every step of a projects development.
Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 1,950 team members - including man of the brightest minds in the industry.
Learn more about what a great organization we are at
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumming-group/about/
Cumming Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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