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Chaney Enterprises · 3 months ago

Sr. Operations Accountant

Annapolis, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

Chaney Enterprises is seeking a Sr. Operations Accountant responsible for designing and implementing internal controls and managing payroll operations. The ideal candidate will oversee complex account reconciliations and ensure compliance with regulations while collaborating with various departments to align financial processes with organizational goals.

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Responsibilities

Oversee all payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely disbursement of wages, salaries, bonuses, and other compensation in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Manage payroll tax compliance, including timely filings, payments, reconciliations, audits, and the opening/closing of state and local accounts as needed

Review and approve payroll journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger postings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to monthly and year-end schedules

Direct year-end reporting processes, including the preparation, review, and distribution of W-2 and 1099 forms

Maintain and enhance payroll systems, ensuring data integrity, security, system upgrades, and process improvements in coordination with HR, Finance, and IT

Monitor payroll-related financial data, labor costs, and benefits expenses to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis

Coordinate payroll funding and cash flow planning with Finance, ensuring timely disbursements and compliance with obligations

Perform and oversee complex account reconciliations (bank, intercompany, balance sheet, AP/AR), investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure compliance with GAAP

Design, implement, and monitor internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards

Collaborate with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to align payroll, benefits, and workforce data with broader organizational goals

Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, payroll providers, tax agencies, and insurance brokers, ensuring timely responses and compliance reviews

Lead payroll and finance-related projects, including system implementations, process redesigns, and policy updates, while staying current on industry trends and regulations

Supervise, coach, and develop payroll/accounting staff, fostering accountability, professional growth, and operational excellence

Manage collection and tracking of vendor and contractor Certificates of Insurance (COIs) to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements

Qualification

Operational AccountingInternal ControlsPayroll ManagementGAAPPayroll SystemsMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical SkillsSOP DevelopmentLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsIntegrity