Senior Accountant

Young World Physical Education; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Senior Accountant to lead accounting and payroll operations within the Treasurer's Office in Dayton, Ohio. This role oversees funds disbursement, internal controls, payroll tax processing, STRS/SERS retirement contributions, and regulatory compliance while supporting executive payroll objectives.

The position requires GAAP knowledge, strong analytical and numerical skills, and proficiency with payroll/HCM software and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer skills to manage payroll/HCM software.
• Strong analytical ability and math aptitude.
• Ability to guide and review staff work.
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret tax regulations and related documents.
• Confidential record keeping and data security expertise.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong data collection and report writing skills.
• Effective management and organizational abilities.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to state and federal agencies.
• Train central office and building administrators in financial systems and policies.
• Process payroll taxes; manage STRS/SERS retirement contributions; withholdings and direct deposits.
• Maintain payroll-related internal controls and timely disbursements.
• Reconcile payroll accounts within the financial management system.
• Submit payroll reports and payments to applicable agencies as required by law.
• Read and interpret tax regulations and plan documents related to payroll.
• Collaborate with Payroll and HR to resolve discrepancies and support cross‑departmental integration.
• Operate and maintain the financial management system (Business Plus or similar).
• Develop and implement financial and payroll policies and procedures.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide documentation for accounting and payroll processes.
• Analyze data to support strategic financial decisions and ensure data integrity.
• Work with internal departments and external agencies to troubleshoot issues.

Job description

Senior Accountant – Accounting and Payroll Operations

Office: Treasurer's Office. Reports to: Assistant Treasurer. Salary Range: $65,000 – $85,000.

The Senior Accountant plays a vital cross‑functional role in the Treasurer's Office by overseeing the District's financial accounting operations and providing direct support for payroll-related financial activities. This position is responsible for receiving and disbursing funds, maintaining internal controls, managing both accounting and payroll tax processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance with financial reporting and retirement systems. This position supports strategic efficiency by absorbing payroll compliance and reporting tasks to allow the Executive Director of Payroll to focus on broader operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to state and federal agencies.
• Train central office and building administrators in financial systems and policies.
• Monitor, process, and submit payroll-related payments including federal, state and local payroll taxes; STRS/SERS retirement contributions; insurance withholdings and direct deposits.
• Maintain payroll-related internal controls and ensure timely disbursements.
• Assist in payroll data analysis and reconcile payroll accounts within the financial management system.
• Submit payroll reports and payments to applicable agencies as required by law.
• Read and interpret tax regulations, plan documents, labor agreements, and policies as they relate to payroll.
• Collaborate with Payroll and HR departments to resolve discrepancies and support cross‑departmental integration.
• Operate and maintain the financial management system (Business Plus or similar).
• Participate in the development and implementation of financial and payroll-related policies and procedures.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide documentation related to both accounting and payroll processes.
• Analyze data to support strategic financial decisions and ensure accuracy and integrity of system outputs.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external agencies to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form, with District staff, internal and external stakeholders, and others in the exchange of information.
• Computer skills necessary to effectively manage and operate the District's payroll/human resource management software applications.
• Analytical ability and mathematical aptitude to perform a variety of payroll/benefit tasks and resolve discrepancies as necessary.
• Ability to prioritize, provide guidance, training and review of the work of assigned staff.
• Capability to mentally handle pressure related to meeting deadlines and working on tasks requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and implement tax regulations and plan documents.
• Thorough knowledge of those activities associated with statistical record and confidential record keeping.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent data collection and report writing skills.
• Effective management, organizational and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Position Type

Full‑time.