Accounting Assistant

Gse Dynamics Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefit

401k with company match

Job summary

A defense engineering company located in Hauppauge, NY is seeking a full-time Accounting Assistant. The role involves supporting the Accounting Manager with various accounting functions, including payroll processing and bookkeeping tasks. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in bookkeeping and payroll and hold an accounting-related degree. Benefits include medical insurance and a 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of bookkeeping and payroll processing experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing AS9100 quality environment is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounting Manager with general ledger account analyses.
• Process weekly payroll and manage associated tasks.
• Engage in customer or compliance audits as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Payroll processing

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting-related Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

INFOR Visual ERP software

Job description

GSE Dynamics, Inc., a full-service defense engineering and manufacturing company located in Hauppauge, NY, is seeking a full-time experienced highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support our Finance and Accounting department.

Duties include:

Support Accounting Manager

• General ledger account analyses and bookkeeping
• Payroll accrual analysis
• Process revenue recognition in ERP system
• Contract cost accounting analysis
• Bank account reconciliations
• Engage in customer or compliance audits (i.e. DCAA)
• Additional projects as assigned by Accounting Manager or Vice President of Finance

Process Weekly Payroll

• Process weekly payroll using third-party software and posting to General Ledger
• Manage payroll time cards and employee manufacturing labor tickets
• Prepare payroll analytics, including overtime analysis
• Quarterly 941 reconciliations, annual W-2 reconciliations
• Keep up-to-date of the payroll processing system and any related changes in wage/tax laws
• Respond to questions regarding pay policies and processes

Qualifications:

• Accounting-related Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of bookkeeping experience.
• 5+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience working within a manufacturing AS9100 quality environment is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Manufacturing software experience (INFOR Visual ERP software a plus)
• Ability to take direction and work both independently and as a team player
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task effectively
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and listening

Requirements:

Salary Range: $65,000 – $80,000 a year

This is an estimated salary range with any actual compensation offers to be dependent upon factors including experience, skill set, qualifications, and other factors allowed by law.

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Job Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Benefits include: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, FSA (Flexible Spending Account), Dental Benefit, Aflac Supplemental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k with company match.