Staff Accountant | Payroll, Budgets & Monthly Close

Socket.dev; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Staff Accountant to support County Farm Bureaus with day-to-day accounting tasks, including payroll, tax filings, financial statements, and budgeting. You will help maintain accurate financial information and collaborate with the Director of Accounting to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities include preparing statements, recording journal entries, assisting with budgeting, payroll processing in Paychex, and year-end close activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred; 2+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Two or more years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all organizational levels.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining accuracy, organization and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements for County Farm Bureaus.
• Be a helpful accounting contact and build positive working relationships with county leaders and coordinators.
• Keep accounting records, journal entries, and account classifications accurate and aligned with accounting standards.
• Assist County Farm Bureaus with budgeting and understanding financial information.
• Support day-to-day accounting activities, including transaction entry, bank reconciliations, and month end processing.
• Assist with payroll processing and employee payroll record maintenance within the Paychex software.
• Provide assistance with annual reporting for County Farm Bureaus.
• Take part in month-end and year-end closing tasks.
• Help answer accounting questions and recommend practical solutions.
• Provide backup support for accounting functions when needed.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Paychex

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Staff Accountant to support County Farm Bureaus with day-to-day accounting tasks, including payroll, tax filings, financial statements, and budgeting. You will help maintain accurate financial information and collaborate with the Director of Accounting to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities include preparing statements, recording journal entries, assisting with budgeting, payroll processing in Paychex, and year-end close activities.