Accountant (Finance)

Loomis Sayles & Company; Boston (MA); Híbrido; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Discretionary annual incentive

Comprehensive benefits package

Resumo da oferta

Loomis Sayles & Co. is seeking a payroll and benefits accounting professional in Boston. This hybrid role focuses on payroll processing, benefit and tax accounting, and monthly close activities with attention to confidentiality.

You will prepare tax filings, support audits, and collaborate with HR and vendors. A 3–5 year accounting background and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree; CPA a plus.
• 3+ years of accounting experience minimum.
• Accurate and consistent attention to detail.
• Excel proficiency; Dayforce and Infor experience beneficial.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communications; time management.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in compilation and review of US payroll, benefits and post-employment benefits.
• Maintain employee data in collaboration with HR/Payroll.
• Support audits with data and documentation throughout the year.
• Prepare and review tax filings (sales & use tax, property tax, estimated payments).
• Assist in preparation of corporate tax return and foreign filings.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries for payroll, benefits, and taxes.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Book retirees and terminated employees' benefits.
• Forecast employer and employee expenses for budgeting and forecasting.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Dayforce experience

Infor experience

Communication skills

Time management

Confidential information handling

Core accounting concepts

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA certification a plus

Ferramentas

Dayforce

Infor

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

This is a role in the Loomis Sayles & Co. Finance department focused on financial processes supporting employment-related matters. The role will be dedicated full-time support to the payroll process, benefit, and tax accounting related functions. It will require assisting in the preparation and review of a variety of tax filings and obligations, close involvement with employee payroll and benefits, monthly journal entries accounting for those items, and forecasting on a quarterly and annual basis. Seeking a candidate with a minimum of 3 - 5 years of accounting experience. The role requires a strong attention to detail, professionalism in handling confidential information, ability to prioritize and meet both internal and statutory deadlines, adept in leveraging technology based solutions including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to communicate effectively with employees, outside vendors, and internal stakeholders across functions. This role is a hybrid role with the expectation of being in the Boston office at least 2 days a week.

About the Team

Based in Boston, MA, this role will be closely interacting with the larger Finance and HR group across multiple functions and supporting employees located in various states in the US as well as outside vendors as needed. Proficiency with multiple systems (i.e. Dayforce, Infor, YOGA, Microsoft, Excel etc.) will be required and on the job training will be provided. The role will report to the Accounting Supervisor on the payroll and benefits finance team based in Boston.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in compilation of data, processing, and detailed review of US payroll, employment related benefits and post employment benefits
• Work closely with HR/Payroll on maintenance of employee data
• Aid in compilation of audit support for various ongoing regulatory and financial audits throughout the year
• Prepare and review tax filings (sales & use tax, property tax, quarterly estimate payments and other miscellaneous filings)
• Assist in preparation of corporate tax return and related foreign filings
• Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries for benefit, payroll, and tax related items
• Reconcile & ensure accuracy of respective general ledger accounts
• Properly book and reconcile post employment benefits retirees and terminated employees
• Perform analysis and inform budgeting and forecasting relevant for all employer and employee related expenses (i.e. salaries, benefits, taxes)

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree; CPA a plus
• 3+ years of accounting experience minimum
• Accurate and consistent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel is required, and Dayforce and Infor experience is beneficial
• The ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple conflicting priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to handle highly confidential information professionally
• Excellent oral and written communications, organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency and competence in core accounting concepts
• The ability to work effectively with business associates at all levels

Loomis Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 USD. Your starting salary will be based on your experience, skills, qualifications and local benchmarking. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award, which is based on individual and company performance. In addition to your compensation, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and financial security.