Kent Daniels & Associates, Inc. ยท 2 weeks ago
Accounting & Payroll Manager
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expKent Daniels & Associates is seeking an Accounting & Payroll Manager to join our dynamic law firm client. The role involves owning the payroll process, managing accounts receivable, and collaborating with various departments to ensure effective financial management.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll execution for all employees
Record and reconcile payroll journal entries and related transactions
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in payroll and accounting workflows
Collaborate closely with HR, Accounting, and other departments to maintain accurate records and ensure effective communication
Support financial statement, workers' compensation, and ERISA audits
Primary owner of accounts receivable system including non-standard tuition billing adjustments and processing withdrawals/refunds
Manage complex and sensitive past due accounts, parent inquiries, and student account matters
Oversee accounts receivable process, billing, collections, and account reconciliations
Team with the Financial Aid department to ensure timely and accurate adjustments
Engage in sensitive yet productive dialogue regarding financial status
Generate annual enrollment contracts/manage completion process
Coach and supervise the Accounts Receivable Specialist
Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in payroll processing, including deduction and withholding management, changes in wages, non-exempt employee timekeeping, recording of payroll journal entries, compliance, and timely tax filing
Understand accounting principles, including prepaid/accruals, account positions, and journal entries, and experience utilizing accounting systems (Oracle, SAP, Great Plains) is required
Possess an exceedingly strong knowledge of Excel and outstanding attention to detail
Regularly manipulate, analyze, and validate large datasets
Demonstrate strong customer service skills with a variety of stakeholders (employees, parents, colleagues)
Must be highly organized and persistent in tracking responses and following up with non-responsive individuals
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Company
Kent Daniels & Associates, Inc.
Established in 1986, Kent Daniels & Associates, Inc. is nationally recognized and LA's premier legal staffing service and workforce solutions provider.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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