Accountant I

ROME GROUP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ROME GROUP is seeking an Account I to support the Finance team by processing payroll and accounts payable. This full-time role offers exposure to bi-weekly payroll, vendor invoices, and month-end close in a shared office environment.

You will work closely with HR and senior accounting staff, handling confidential information with integrity while developing proficiency in Paylocity and Sage Intacct to ensure accurate and timely processing.

Qualifications

• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize demanding tasks and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Must be highly detail oriented with exceptional attention to detail.
• High competency level in MS Office applications.
• Minimum of an associate-level college degree in Accounting or Business.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with payroll software; knowledge of Paylocity a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with accounts payable; knowledge of Sage Intacct a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll and payment of interns and contractors.
• Assist in the reconciliation of monthly benefit invoices, research issues, and work with Human Resources to correct issues.
• Audit the payroll register to ensure changes are made and payroll is accurate before it is finalized.
• Submit employee retirement deductions and employer matching information to 3rd party vendors.
• Manage the garnishment process through Paylocity to ensure correct calculations and compliance.
• Verify changes that flow from HR system to payroll system.
• Provide customer service to employees with payroll questions.
• Interface effectively with payroll approvers in resolving issues.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, requiring minimal supervision.
• Maintain accounts payable files including the approved vendor list and enter invoices into accounts payable system.
• Ensure internal controls with regards to purchase orders and approval limits are followed.
• Assist with the month-end closing process.
• Audit and process credit card bills.
• Point of contact for department and vendor invoice questions.
• Maintain system records to process Form 1099 to payees.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.
• Assists Senior Accountant with cash receipts and invoicing on an as needed basis.
• Assists in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and other board reporting.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

MS Office

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Payroll software

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Paylocity

Sage Intacct

Job description

ACCOUNTANT I

SUMMARY

This position is to support the Finance team with processing payroll and accounts payable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PAYROLL

• Process bi-weekly payroll and payment of interns and contractors
• Assists in the reconciliation of monthly benefit invoices, research issues, and works with Human Resources to correct the issues
• Audit the payroll register to ensure changes were made and payroll is accurate before it is finalized
• Submit employee retirement deductions and employer matching information to 3rd party vendors
• Manage the garnishment process through Paylocity to ensure correct calculations and compliance
• Verify changes that flow from the HR system to payroll system
• Provide customer service to employees with payroll questions
• Interface effectively with payroll approvers in resolving issued
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, requiring minimal supervision

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Maintain accounts payable files including the approved vendor list and enter invoices into accounts payable system
• Ensures the internal controls with regards to purchase orders and approval limits are followed
• Assist with the month-end closing process
• Audit and process credit card bills
• Point of contact for department and vendor invoice questions
• Maintain system records to process Form 1099 to payees
• Provide supporting documentation for audits

OTHER DUTIES:

• Assists Senior Accountant with cash receipts and invoicing on an as needed basis
• Assists in the preparation of power point presentation and other board reporting
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High level of integrity and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner
• Ability to organize and prioritize challenging demands, and manage time effectively
• Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Must be highly detail oriented with exceptional attention to detail
• High competency level in MS office applications
• Minimum of an associate-level college degree in Accounting or Business
• Minimum 2 years of experience with payroll software; knowledge of Paylocity a plus
• Minimum 2 years of experience with accounts payable, knowledge of Sage Intacct a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged sitting, ability to lift 15-20 lbs., frequent use of fine motor skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Share office environment

This is a full-time position. Typical schedule is Monday-Friday and may require weekends as needed.