At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 20 rankings in both ENR and Building Design + Construction. With over 50 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently looking for a Senior Payroll Accountant to join our tight knit Payroll team. This position will be based in our Westport, CT office. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years experience in hands on payroll processing and account reconciliations. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated individual to advance their career.

• Assist with the monthly financial close by preparing account reconciliations, submitting journal entries, and working cross functionally with other internal stakeholders to obtain relevant information.
• Advanced understanding of accounting principles, ability to understand impact of payroll activity on financial statements and ability to analyze, explain P&L and Balance Sheet variances.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations ensuring the completeness and accuracy of applicable ledger accounts.
• Answer accounting and financial inquiries by researching and interpreting data.
• Assist in year-end audits and manage ad-hoc inquiries from external auditors.
• Manage the posting of the bi-weekly payroll journals.
• Reconciliation of the Salary data to the GL.
• Explanation of Salary and Benefit related month over month variances.
• Accounting for and reconciliation of the various benefit plans:

• • Life Insurance
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • HSA
  • FSA
  • Transit
• Become a back up to Payroll Manger and assist in payroll processing.
• Demonstrate advanced expertise in Excel utilizing Pivot, VLOOKUPs and Functions for comprehensive reporting.
• Provide support during payroll audits.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and Finance to implement new processes and improve on existing processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related degree
• Minimum 6 years' of experience in accounting, GL accounting software
• Minimum 6 years’ of experience with payroll systems 
• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control and payroll taxes.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• High Proficiency using Excel.
• Preferred knowledge in Workday Payroll System.
• Preferred knowledge in Deltek VantagePoint.

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