Senior Accountant / Payroll Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description Position Summary The Senior Accountant / Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all payroll operations while supporting the Controller with advanced general accounting functions. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls, and provides leadership to the payroll team. Essential Functions - General Accounting Review, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts; investigate and explain variances. Prepare and post month-end and year-end journal entries. Reconcile daily cash receipts to bank and general ledger balances and monitor daily cash positions. Review and finalize monthly bank reconciliations for accuracy and completeness. Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and proof reports. Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules. Prepare inventory cost adjustments. Prepare monthly operating expense variance analysis. Assist with annual budgeting and forecast schedules. Assist with year-end financial audits and insurance renewals. Act as backup for initiating and approving wire and ACH transactions. Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested. Essential Functions - Payroll Oversee and supervise a two-person payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour regulations. Review payroll processes and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls. Monitor 401(k) activity for compliance and coordinate related audits. Partner with IT to understand and implement commission and compensation changes. Facilitate internal and external audits, including Workers' Compensation. Evaluate and recommend enhancements to payroll systems, software, and procedures. Collaborate with HR personnel to develop, analyze, and deliver workforce reports. Leadership & Supervision Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to payroll staff. Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations. Promote continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Competencies & Qualifications Proficiency with ADP payroll systems. Strong knowledge of payroll operations, payroll taxes, and internal controls. Solid understanding of general accounting principles. Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills preferred). Work Environment & Physical Demands Office-based role requiring prolonged periods of computer and desk work. Ability to maintain focus, accuracy, and confidentiality in a deadline-driven environment. Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. Years of Experience 5-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and payroll functions, including hands- on responsibility for month-end close and general ledger activities.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Travel reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person Company DescriptionFrom the time of its humble beginnings in the early 1980's as a futon and mattress store in Culver City, California, Sit 'n Sleep has been a company about dreams...the dream of a father and son team to turn a struggling business into a successful business; the dream of son, Larry Miller, to be able to provide opportunities for the employees of his company to realize their full potential and highest levels of success; the dream to be able to give back to the Southern California communities in which the company does business. Today, Sit 'n Sleep is recognized as the best specialty sleep shop in the United States, with the industry's best sales staff. We have also become known to Southern Californians as the place to buy a mattress, with the help of Larry and Irwin and their memorable messages across radio and television airwaves of "You're killing me, Larry!" and "We'll beat any advertised price, or your mattress is FREEEE!" At Sit 'n Sleep, the fulfillment of one dream lends it self to three more, and the journey continues. we continue to dream bigger dreams for our company, our people, and our customers.

Company DescriptionFrom the time of its humble beginnings in the early 1980's as a futon and mattress store in Culver City, California, Sit 'n Sleep has been a company about dreams...the dream of a father and son team to turn a struggling business into a successful business; the dream of son, Larry Miller, to be able to provide opportunities for the employees of his company to realize their full potential and highest levels of success; the dream to be able to give back to the Southern California communities in which the company does business.\r\n\r\nToday, Sit 'n Sleep is recognized as the best specialty sleep shop in the United States, with the industry's best sales staff. We have also become known to Southern Californians as the place to buy a mattress, with the help of Larry and Irwin and their memorable messages across radio and television airwaves of "You're killing me, Larry!" and "We'll beat any advertised price, or your mattress is FREEEE!"\r\n\r\nAt Sit 'n Sleep, the fulfillment of one dream lends it self to three more, and the journey continues. we continue to dream bigger dreams for our company, our people, and our customers.