General Accountant
Chicago Metro Area, Illinois
Category: Finance and Accounting
Reference ID: 10066437
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/0PS9Em
Position Title: General Accountant
Location: Chicago, IL
Compensation: $64,000 - $87,000 / Annually
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Job Description:
Perform the day-to-day payroll operations of the company, process weekly multi-state payrolls, process special payouts severance, bonuses, garnishments, employee benefits, prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for all general ledger balances related to payroll. Maintain payroll system ensuring data input integrity and accuracy. Support Plant Controller by performing daily cost roll-ups and monthly analytical review of product cost. Perform daily bank postings in SAP. Audit, post and approve weekly expense reports.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Payroll (35%)
- Process payroll for over 150 salary and hourly employees for multiple business units.
- Poll electronic time clocks and review the download information for completeness and accuracy of hours worked.
- Contact various supervisors for any missed time.
- Verify attendance, hours worked, pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records.
- Handle complaints or questions regarding payroll discrepancies.
- Calculate and include deductions, such as income tax withholding, insurance, and other deductions.
- Set up garnishments and validate calculations.
- Review wages computed and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
- Maintain internal management reports.
- Troubleshoot payroll software issues.
- Prepare monthly hours reporting for all business units.
- Investigate tax inquiries from governmental agencies.
- Payroll processing documentation.
- Maintain payroll accruals and accounting entries.
General Ledger Activities General Ledger (20%)
- Post daily banking activities to the general ledger.
- Maintain cash management spreadsheet.
- Maintain cash posting templates in SAP.
- Reconciliation of various general ledger accounts.
- Payroll posting to general ledger.
- Back-Up AP Function
Expense Reporting (15%)
- Review and approve expense reports for account accuracy.
- Maintain Certify expense reporting system.
- Post credit card transactions to general ledger.
- Audit expense reports for accuracy and compliance.
Cost Accounting (20%)
- Daily maintenance of product cost roll-up.
- Weekly maintenance of product KPI calculations.
All other duties as assigned (10%)
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Required:
- BS/BA degree in accounting
- 2+ years of experience processing exempt, non-exempt payrolls
- Through knowledge of state and federal wage and hour laws, payroll tax laws and regulations
- General Ledger Postings
Preferred:
- ADP Workforce Now
- SAP experience a plus
Training:
- Employee Orientation
- Legal Compliance Calendar
Skills and Attributes:
- Possesses ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or technical manuals.
- Ability required in the writing of routine reports, business correspondence, and documenting accounting procedures.
- Ability to effectively create and present information; and respond to questions from employees, and managers.
- Possesses good verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy is imperative.
- Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting system (SAP), ADP HR/Payroll Web and Microsoft applications (Excel, Word) at a proficient level.
Mathematical Skills:
- Possesses good technical and analytical skills.
- Ability to check for accuracy of reports, forms, records, and comparable data, where interpretation is required.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, including decimals and fractions.
- Ability to use complex formulas, charts, and tables.
Reasoning Abilities:
- Possesses good problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the responsibilities of the job the employee must remain stationary approximately 90% of the time. They must frequently move about the office and manufacturing plant to access equipment and communicate with other employees. Occasionally lifts and/or transports office binders, files or boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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