Senior Staff Accountant at MRA Recruiting Services

Medela LLCSenior Staff Accountant Payroll Analysis & Payroll Tax FocusMcHenry ILSalary starting at $100KOn-SiteWe are seeking a detail-driven Senior Staff Accountant with strong expertise in payroll analysis and payroll tax compliance. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate payroll processing tax reporting and financial integrity across the organization. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys digging into data to ensure accuracy and compliance.Key Responsibilities for Senior Staff AccountantPerform detailed payroll analysis ensuring accuracy of hours wages deductions and labor allocations.Manage all aspects of payroll tax compliance including multi-state payroll tax filings reconciliations and year-end reporting (W-2s 1099s etc.).Ability to effectively partner with 3rd party payroll company.Partner with HR and operations to ensure correct labor reporting for a manufacturing environment including shift differentials overtime incentives etc.Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and prepare monthly journal entries.Assist with month-end and year-end close processes related to payroll and compensation.Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes internal controls and reporting efficiency.Support audits (internal external payroll workers compensation etc.) with required documentation and analysis.Maintain current knowledge of payroll regulations employment laws and tax codes.Assisting with monthly closings. Balance Sheet account reconciliations to ensure accurate statements Intercompany ReconciliationsAdditional Duties for Senior Staff AccountantMonthly journal entriesFixed Asset MaintenanceBack up to Accounts PayableCost Controlling Expense Report Compliance Audits & TrainingVendor Master Maintenance AP Monthly Metrics ReportingOther dutiesProcess sales tax returnsTax certificate maintenance/auditsCorporate Credit Card Admin1099 ReportingCustom Duties ReconciliationUnclaimed Property ReportingSupport audit tasks and objectivesSupport projects as neededSupport the Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department.Qualifications for Senior Staff AccountantBachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required.35 years of accounting experience with a strong focus on payroll.Experience in manufacturing industrial or multi-shift environments strongly preferred.Strong understanding of federal state and local payroll tax regulations.Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables sumif and Vlookups.Experience with SAP and Workday preferred.Excellent analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.Ability to work independently meet deadlines and collaborate cross-functionally.Understanding of accounts payable functionsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to manage multiple conflicting prioritiesExperience working in an environment with global objectivesMust be able to read understand and communicate in EnglishThis is not a job description. At Medela we are proud to be the healthcare choice for more than 6 million hospitals and homes worldwide leading the way in research-based breast milk feeding and baby products healthcare solutions and clinical education. Our strength lies in our dedicated employees whose passion and energy are the driving force behind our business success and impact committed to supporting moms families patients and healthcare professionals from hospital to home.We are not accepting any candidates from recruiting firms/agencies.As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry citizenship sex protected veteran status age physical or mental disability medical condition HIV/AIDs status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity (transgender status) weight height or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law or ordinance. Make it EasyFounded in 1901 MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4000 employers covering more than one million employees. As one of the largest employer associations in the nation MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services information education and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company not an agency recruiter. Required Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Balance Sheet Reconciliation,General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,QuickBooks,Pivot tables,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Microsoft Dynamics GP Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1