What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at The Alliance Group?
About Alliance
The Alliance Group is a consulting firm that partners with the Office of the CFO to lead high-impact initiatives across accounting, finance, business systems, and technology.
Our team includes 100 experienced consultants, former Big 4 professionals and industry experts, who deliver hands-on execution and strategic insight for everything from M&A and technical accounting to finance transformation and system implementations. And while our consulting capabilities are at the core of what we do, we remain committed to offering top-tier interim staffing and executive search solutions to meet our client’s full talent lifecycle. Alliance has been recognized as a Top Workplace for the last 4 years and on the Inc 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in the US for 9 consecutive years. Our culture is rooted in excellence, energy, and deep dedication to helping our clients succeed.
Overview
The Senior Accountant will assist the Controller in managing payroll and accounting operations processes. This individual will have the opportunity to interact with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to support Company’s growth objectives while ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for all stakeholders engaging with the Accounting team.
Primary Accounting Functions
- Payroll duties - Prepare payroll support files, assist with Commission calculations for Sales & Recruiting teams, assist with referral bonus calculations, tracking expense reimbursements, ensuring accuracy of W-2 vs 1099 pay; assisting with state and local tax compliance
- Time-Tracking Duties - Assist with timesheet and hours tracking and adjustments, ensuring accuracy of bill rates and pay rates, calculate earned PTO hours for ad hoc inquiries
- Month-End Close Support – Assist with balance sheet cash reconciliations and reviewing credit card transactions
- Accounts Receivable: Manage Accounts Receivable aging balances and follow-up on past due items; Record payments to client accounts, reaching out where necessary to confirm proper invoice application,; maintaining the AR inbox
- QuickBooks Online: Process invoices on a bi-weekly basis for 80 clients; Record transactions and determine classification to the appropriate accounts; Record Journal Entries as needed
- Ad-hoc: Assist clients with time reports & summary reports; follow-up with employees who are missing time sheets; review / approve expense reimbursements for compliance with Company policy
Required experience
- 2-5 years of payroll and accounting experience
- Proven ability to manage recurring tasks and deadlines within a structured close calendar
- Strong foundation in accounting principles with proven critical thinking skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools with strong Excel skills
- Experience in QuickBooks Online is preferred
- Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to work independently while seeking clarity when needed.
- Adaptability to evolving processes, changing priorities, and growing responsibilities over time.