Piper Companies is seeking a Staff Accountant with a focus on general accounting activities and tax responsibilities for a small business. In this role, you will ensure timely reporting and payment of sales tax, VAT, and GST. This is a mostly remote, FTE role with occasional time spent in the Durham, NC office.
Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant
•Maintains and manages all domestic and international sales and uses tax, VAT and, GST
•Responsible for the filing (and coordination) of all tax documents in a timely manner ensuring the resulting liabilities are paid on a timely basis using third party tax return preparers (Avalara).
•Assists with financial/tax audits and gathers required audit information.
•Performs bank reconciliations as needed
•Ensures financial accounts as assigned are properly supported and reconciled.
•Communication with managers, collecting timesheet data and payroll information
•Entering data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs
•Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions, expenses, and commissions
•Interacting and communicating with third-party payroll vendors in a timely manner
•Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions
•Collaborating closely with the People & Culture team to ensure payroll information accuracy
•Assisting with annual 401k audit
•Preparing Journal Entries to record payroll
•Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns
•Performing Balance Sheet reconciliations, as applicable
•Preparing financial reports for accounting and auditing purposes
•Assisting with month and year-end closings
•Assisting with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
•Assisting with year-end audit
•Departmental filing, as necessary
•Preparing periodic payroll reports for review by management
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant :

• 3 years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of payroll, VAT, and GST tax laws.
• BS in accounting or finance is required

Compensation for the Staff Accountant:

• Salary Range: $70,000-$95,000, or dependent on relevant experience
• Benefits: Generous Bonus Package

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