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Accountant / Payroll Clerk

SERVPRO of Portland

Accountant / Payroll Clerk

Gorham, ME
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Job Summary: Accountant / Payroll Clerk

    The Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    · Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.

    · Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.

    · Maintains the general ledger.

    · Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.

    · Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.

    · Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.

    · Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.

    · Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.

    · Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.

    · As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.

    · Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employee’s hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.

    · Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.

    · Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.

    · Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.

    · Records and processes federal and state payroll tax deposits.

    · Performs other duties as assigned.

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    · Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.

    · Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.

    · Highly proficient with QuickBooks online.

    · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

    · Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    · Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

    Education and Experience:

    · Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline preferred

    · Three to five years of accounting experience required.

    All employees of a SERVPRO® Franchise are hired by, employed by, and under the sole supervision and control of an independently owned and operated SERVPRO® Franchise. SERVPRO® Franchise employees are not employed by, jointly employed by, agents of, or under the supervision or control of Servpro Franchisor, LLC, in any manner whatsoever.