Senior Accountant - Payroll

SSA Marine•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SSA Marine is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Accountant to join our accounting team. At SSA Marine, we believe in putting people first—whether it's our customers, our communities, or our team. We're looking for the ideal candidate to play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful payroll and benefits financials in accordance with GAAP. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving complex problems, have a commitment to continuous improvement and want to make a real impact while embodying our people-first philosophy, this is your opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting responsibility with emphasis in payroll and benefits
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Excel (pivots, macros, large data sets)
ERP systems experience (ADP Vantage, Blackline, IFS, AS400)
Results oriented who relishes solving problems with an eye towards development and learning
Supportive, communicative, and impactful leader

Responsibilities

Drive the monthly close process, including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations
Review monthly financials, staff and peer accounting entries, and audit workpapers
Review, analyze and post general ledger entries for payroll utilizing external subledger systems
Strong understanding of payroll tax laws and compliance standards
Thorough understanding of payroll and benefits laws and procedures
Provide analysis of variances between financial results (monthly, quarterly, annually)
Assist in developing key performance indicators (KPIs) and flux analysis
Preparation and review of various stand-alone audit reports
Continually review, recommend and develop efficiencies of accounting procedures
Lead cross-functional payroll projects as a subject matter expert (SME), delivering process improvements and operational clarity
Document, review and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Clear cross-functional communication and relationship building with internal customers
Mentor staff accountants and support learning and development
Other duties as assigned.