The Opportunity:

In this role, you will serve as a Senior Accounting Specialist within our Accounting team. This is a unique position as you will have the opportunity for ownership over the payroll process as well as work with the accounting team on various billing and accounting projects and responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Performing a variety of complex payroll duties in the preparation, processing and maintenance of payroll, salary and benefit calculations to ensure that employees are paid timely and accurately
• Collecting, analyzing, updating and reconciling payroll data on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Researching and analyzing discrepancies and processing payroll and/or benefit adjustment entries
• Weekly timesheet review/processing
• Understanding state and local payroll tax requirements
• Maintaining of the highest level of confidentiality of all employee records and information
• Coordinating with HR to ensure that all adjustments and changes are reflected properly
• Assist with other accounting related tasks, depending on candidates skillset, that could include project billing, weekly revenue and month end close for several entities
• Assisting with other accounting and payroll related tasks as needed

Core Competencies:

• 3-5 years of experience supporting / processing payroll and accounting functions
• Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software (e.g. UKG, Vantagepoint) and databases
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Knowledge and ability to understand policies, laws, regulations and other technical issues applicable to the HR/finance function
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills
• Excellent understanding of multi-location payroll and taxes
• Outstanding client service and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet and work effectively under time and resource constraints
• Associates degree; BSc/BA in business, accounting or relevant field is a plus

SME's Core Values:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect
• Selfless Service
• Teamwork
• Practical Solutions

Benefits:

At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.

• SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
• 401k match
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Yearly wage evaluations
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off

Experience

• 3 - 5 years: Supporting/processing payroll and accounting functions

Education

• Associate of Science or better in Accounting or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)