Senior Staff Accountant

Position Title: Senior Staff AccountantLocation: Tempus Corporate Headquarters, 600 Technology Center Drive, Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States of AmericaRequisition Number: Req #299Job DescriptionTempus Unlimited, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to empower children and adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the least restrictive environment. The agency, through its programs and services, encourages the inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream of society, including social, recreational, family and work activities. As a Payroll Staff Accountant, you will be a key contributor to the Accounting and Finance Department. Your primary responsibilities will focus on critical tasks related to monthly accounting close and reporting processes. This role will also serve as a backup for payroll processing to ensure continuity of payroll operations.$38 an hourStoughton, Massachusetts locationFull Time, 35 hours a weekMonday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm2-day orientation required in personPrevious experience a plus with Great Plains and DayforceEssential FunctionsPreparation of monthly bank reconciliations, various operating accruals, and prepaid expense accounts.Maintain Fixed Assets sub-ledger and record monthly depreciation expense.Prepare monthly Summary Income Statement and Balance Sheet, and monthly Detail Program Profit & Loss Statements including Business Analysis Comments.Prepare various critical Monthly contractual reporting files and organize the storage of support information.Contribute to the Annual Agency External CPA Audit by performing various Balance Sheet reconciliations and response to audit inquiries. Prepare various support files for both the Agency and Program Workers Compensation Payrolls and Annual Audits.Significant involvement working with the G/L Manager to prepare the annual Agency Budget, Bonus, and 403b Distribution Files.Serve as backup for weekly payroll processing, including entry and review of employee compensation, time worked, and adjustments.Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions including taxes, benefits, and other withholdings.Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and assist with related bank reconciliations.Assist with payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes.Maintain payroll records and support payroll reporting requirements.Additional responsibilities may include short-term daily coverage for Program Stop Payment and Replacement Check activity functions during employee vacations or absence.Additional financial and accounting responsibilities, as determined by G/L Manager, may include support for the Annual Abandoned Property Project with database file creation and process workflows, and other special projects.CompetenciesHigh degree of detail focus and organization, strong productivity, and successful completion of deliverables.Strong written and verbal communication and organization skills are required.Professional demeanor and ability to work as a team player.Reliable and ability to maintain confidentiality.Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel.Innovative thinking.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Perform all other duties as may be required.Preferred ExperienceMinimum 3 years of detailed accounting experience in a dynamic environment.Required EducationAccounting degree required.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.TravelNo travel is required for this position.Other DutiesNote this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.BenefitsTempus Unlimited offers great benefits that foster a happy fulfilling human work experience. We also have an array of growth opportunities for our employees to develop your career and enhance your experience.Sign on bonusWork/Life BalancePaid time off - 25 days per year for full time staff14 paid HolidaysTempus Wellness - Medical, Dental, Dependent Care Reimbursement, FSA and HSABasic Life, Short Term and Long-Term DisabilityOn-site gym (Stoughton Location) and wellness initiativesAnnual Reviews with merit-based increasesEmployee Recognition ProgramFinancial Wellness - 403(b) Retirement Plan with matchingContinuing Education, Training and Advancement opportunitiesWork Authorization/Security ClearanceAll offers of employment made by Tempus Unlimited are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at the agency in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. From time to time, these checks may be conducted on current employees to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and contracts.EEO StatementEqual Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at Tempus Unlimited, Inc. where employment from recruiting through the end of employment is based upon professional capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability or any other characteristic as established by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Job Family: ProfessionalsJob Function: Non-SupervisorPay Type: HourlyHiring Rate: 38 USDTravel Required: NoCompensation details: 38-38 Hourly WagePI319429eae021-26289-40242530