SUMMARY: Responsible for performing highly specialized, professional level, accounting duties according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for payroll accounting, including but limited to reviewing and recording ADP processed payroll, calculation and payment if union benefits, reconciling daily tax payments to ADP and other related accounting and compliance tasks. Plans and conducts comprehensive studies to improve the operational and financial effectiveness of a department or business unit/segment. Performs statistical, cost and financial analysis of financial reports and data, and prepares summaries for management. Recommends cost improvement measures. Interprets data to determine past financial performance and/or to project financial probability. Reviews costs and performs cost/benefit analysis related to projects and/or programs. Develops financial reports to determine forecasts, trends and results. Assists in the development, enhancement and implementation of policies and procedures. Provides support to less experienced accounting personnel. May assist with general ledger maintenance activities. May assist with maintaining staffing levels and supervise employees, including performance management responsibilities.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field; or a combination of post high school and equal experience may be substituted for education.

EXPERIENCE: 5 - 8 years of experience in a progressively responsible accounting role.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook and Excel om addition to advanced proficiency with accounting systems, such as Oracle HCM and ERP systems and ADP Workforce Now and ADP Smart Compliance.

COMPETENCIES: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously. Ability to perform accurately in a detail oriented environment. Ability to compile, review, and reconcile data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Knowledge of basic accounting principles such as payables, receivables and accruals. Knowledge of electronic data processing as it applies to finance and accounting. Knowledge of contract negotiation and administration as well as the ability to execute contracts in compliance with corporate guidelines. Knowledge of purchasing, procurement, budgeting and administrative management.

OTHER: CPA preferred.

JOB SCOPE: Position impacts a single business unit/segment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. Extended use of a computer keyboard, viewing of a computer monitor and the ability to sit for long periods of time.