Staff Accountant

Default Brand; Town of Arcadia (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Ashley Furniture co. is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Payroll team. The role focuses on hands-on payroll accounting, journal entries, and financial reporting within the Corporate Payroll Department.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of payroll accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to work under deadlines while handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in accounting or payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of payroll principles, taxation, and accounting practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain accurate payroll general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and compile payroll financial data to support schedules and deadlines.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and supporting schedules for closing.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve reconciling items with Accounting/Accounts Payable.
• Analyze payroll transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Process payrolls using AS400 and Excel, import to HRIS, run reports, and print checks.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

AS400

HRIS

Excel

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a strategic and passionate Staff Accountant to join our dynamic Payroll team!

Job Overview:
The Payroll Staff Accountant will provide hands-on operational and financial reporting support. The Payroll Staff Accountant is a strong individual contributor and is responsible for the day-to-day accounting department functions within the Company’s Corporate Payroll Department. This position provides exposure to our payroll-related financial processes and financial reporting as well as working with other departments within the Company. The Payroll Staff Accountant applies both technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills to their work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and maintain accurate payroll general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and compile payroll financial data in a timely manner to support established schedules and deadlines.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and supporting schedules for closing.
• Reconcile assigned payroll accounts including preparation of appropriate documentation, working with individuals in Accounting and Accounts Payable to resolve reconciling items.
• Analyze records of payroll financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries.
• Process payrolls: process employee miscellaneous deductions, garnishments/child support, receive hours and wage data via AS400 and Excel, import data to HRIS, make adjustments (data entry) as necessary, run reports, verify checks, print checks and sort checks, as needed.
• Report quarterly and annual payroll taxes.
• Handle unclaimed Property processes. Encompass the gathering of data, state due diligence, and final state reporting.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in accounting or payroll processing (payroll-specific experience is a plus).
• Strong understanding of payroll principles, taxation, and accounting practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts

Who Are We?

• We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.
• We are a multi-billion-dollar company and the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world and offer one of the industry’s broadest product assortments at over 20,000 storefronts in 123 countries.
• Growth-Focused is one of our core values, and we are dedicated to helping you grow with us through training, mentoring, and coaching as well as investing in the latest design tools, production equipment and new technologies.
• Environmental efforts are a priority as we continually seek to recycle, reuse, and replenish every day.
• Millions of dollars are contributed annually to local and national charities as we seek to improve the lives of people around the world.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals only.

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