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Payroll Accountant:

Our client is a Grand Rapids based CPA firm who is looking to add an individual to work as both a Client Support/Payroll Specialist as well as supporting office Administration. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented and is able to move between and manage multiple tasks, while prioritizing as needed. We also encourage implementation of new ideas and workflow improvements to maximize productivity.

What you can expect:

• Work-Life Balance: Work-Life Balance is not one size fits all. We take pride in learning what this means for each individual and providing the flexibility that works for the individual and the firm. Although strict deadlines and swiftly changing standards and regulations are inevitable in our industry, we maintain attainable hours expectations year-round.
• Collaborative Workplace: Encouraging our staff to operate as a team along with our open door policy forms an environment that promotes learning and development, leads to efficiency, and creates a better client experience. Additionally, the firm organizes staff outings, tax season dinners, and other team-building events.
• Career Development: Each employee’s performance is evaluated on a consistent basis to recognize strengths, identify areas of opportunity, provide encouragement, and discuss approaches to meeting goals. Our mission is to provide the tools and coaching our personnel require in order to advance in their professional careers at their own pace.
• Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package and a multitude of benefits including medical insurance with a portion of the premiums covered by the firm, firm contributions to an employee’s HSA, 401k, discretionary profit-sharing, and time off benefits.

Essential Duties:

Client Support/Payroll and Accounting:

• Preparation of client payroll using various software.
• Preparation and filing of payroll taxes and payroll tax returns (federal, state and city).
• Preparation of Forms W-2.
• Handle payroll tax inquiries and research/troubleshoot issues.
• Bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, journal entries and preparation of financial statements

Administration:

• 1099 preparation and e-filing
• Backup for receptionist, answering phones, distributing mail, daily deposit
• Maintaining cleanliness of office, restocking supplies
• Assembling tax returns
• Other administrative duties as needed

Payroll Accountant Qualifications:

• Payroll and Accounting experience (software QuickBooks, Creative Solutions, ADP) a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, work in a team environment, and problem solve.
• A willingness to take on extra tasks as needed
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Exhibit a high level of integrity

Payroll Accountant
Payroll Accountant
Payroll Accountant

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