Job description

We are searching for a talented Accounting/Payroll Associate to join our growing team! The position is full in-house at our Lynbrook, NY, location (occasional remote flexibility), and the salary is $60-65k.

Company Description
We are a well-established boutique administrator of employee benefits, pre-tax reimbursement plans, payroll, and HR outsourcing. For over 20 years, we’ve built trusted partnerships creating integrated solutions that simplify and protect our client’s business.

Our mission is to set a standard in the employee benefit space through superior technology and expertise.

As the Accounting/Payroll Associate you will be accountable and responsible for all aspects of payroll processing and will assist the Accounting Manager with other general accounting duties. The ability to problem solve and clearly communicate solutions is vital to the success of this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Candidate will exercise outstanding judgment in the execution of tasks that are delegated, know when to escalate an issue to management and when to handle it on their own
• Coordinate with the sales team to ensure seamless implementation of new payroll clients: information gathering, system set-up, employee enrollment and loading of historical information into VantagePoint’s payroll/HCM platform
• Assist clients with new employee onboarding process ensuring all documentation is received and accurately processed for payroll production, benefit enrollment and employee profile (i.e. personal information, tax deductions, garnishments, levies, etc.)
• Manage workflow through the pay cycle to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of city, state, and federal legislation affecting payroll
• Prepare required tax filings and other reporting as well as coordinate all tax and other necessary related payments
• Collaborate with HR, Benefit and Accounting teams for payroll-related concerns
• Assist the Accounting Manager with daily accounting functions including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, commission tracking, and account reconciliation

Requirements:

• Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws, federal and state -level
• 3+ years of accounting/payroll processing experience
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Quickbooks
• Familiarity with MasterTax and Pro Soft a plus

You must (be):

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Possess our core values: Accountability, Reliability and Integrity
• An amazing communicator, verbal and writing
• Extremely organized and process oriented
• Conscientious and eager to help your colleagues and clients
• Get things done quickly, accurately and on time
• Creative problem solver able to handle issues in a professional, solution-oriented manner.
• Able and enthusiastic to learn new skills/knowledge as needed

Benefits:

• Compensation can reach low-to-mid $60,000’s (NY Metro Salary) based on experience, skills and geography
• Comprehensive PTO and benefits package available
• Professional environment where you are trusted to manage yourself
• This is an in-office position with some work from home flexibility
• We will help you further develop your career in an environment where your contribution can – and will – make a difference

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lynbrook, NY 11563: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Payroll: 3 years (Required)
• QuickBooks: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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