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Senior Accountant
University of Arizona- SIROW (Southwest Institute for Research on Women)
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Senior Accountant
Tempe, Arizona, United States of America
Full Time
4 weeks ago
No H1B
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About this role
Role Overview
Play a critical role in payroll, tax compliance, and financial reporting excellence
The Senior Accountant must be detail-oriented and highly experienced with deep expertise in payroll accounting and tax compliance
Responsible for managing complex payroll processes, ensuring accurate tax reporting, and supporting month-end close and financial reporting activities
Oversee bi-weekly multi-state, multi-entity payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and academic employees (faculty, adjuncts, and staff)
Ensure accurate recording of payroll, tax, benefits, bonuses, and related accruals
Reconcile payroll accounts, benefits, and payroll liabilities on a per pay period basis
Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll questions, external partners, and internal HR and accounting teams
Maintain and improve payroll controls, processes, and documentation
Manage federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, accounts, filings, and payments
Review quarterly and annual payroll tax filings (e.g., 941, 940, W-2, W-3)
Support sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect tax filings as applicable
Coordinate with external tax advisors on income tax provisions, audits, and notices
Monitor changes in tax laws and ensure ongoing compliance
Participate in month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations
Support financial statement preparation and audit requests
Assist with internal and external audits, including payroll and tax-related items
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline payroll and tax processes
Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and institutional guidelines
Mentor junior accounting staff and provide technical guidance as needed
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Division, and Finance leadership
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5 years or more of progressive accounting experience, with significant payroll and tax responsibility
Strong knowledge of and proven experience with payroll accounting, payroll taxes, and multi-state compliance
Ability to accurately and efficiently reconcile large data sets and multiple resources
Ability to research tax regulation and work with external partners to ensure institution compliance
Experience with payroll systems (e.g. Paylocity, ADP, Workday, Paychex, Gusto)
Intimately familiar with US GAAP
Strong attention to detail and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Has worked in a remote environment and comes with strong correlating work habits
Has clear and succinct communication
Leadership qualities and traits and has the desire to mentor
Benefits
Highly competitive compensation
Award winning culture
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive benefits package with 100% company-paid medical option for employee
401(k) with generous company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Company-paid Life insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer time off!)
14 Paid holidays
Referral program
Education Tuition Benefit program
Career development opportunities with a growing company
A team who is dedicated to your success!
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