Senior Staff Accountant at Robert Half Senior Staff Accountant at Robert Half in GLENMONT, New York Posted in 3 days ago.

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full-time A growing and highly successful organization is partnering with us to identify a Senior Staff Accountant with strong payroll accounting experience. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys owning payroll-related accounting processes while working closely with finance, HR, benefits, and payroll teams. Rather than a traditional payroll processing role, this opportunity is focused on the accounting, reporting, reconciliations, analysis, and compliance aspects of payroll and employee compensation programs . The organization offers a collaborative environment, exposure to process improvement initiatives, and opportunities to support system implementations and business growth initiatives. Key Responsibilities Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, forecasts, and account reconciliations. Analyze payroll, tax, and compensation-related transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance. Reconcile payroll-related bank activity and support month-end and year-end close processes. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, external audits, and internal reporting. Partner with payroll providers and internal stakeholders to support payroll tax compliance and reporting. Support travel and expense accounting, including monthly accruals, reimbursements, and audit reviews. Generate payroll and workforce-related financial reports and analyses for management. Participate in system implementations, process enhancements, and business integration projects. Collaborate with accounting, finance, HR, and payroll teams to improve workflows and controls. Provide backup support for payroll administration functions as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 3+ years of accounting experience, including payroll accounting, compensation accounting, or a closely related area. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting. Experience supporting month-end close activities. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall systems aptitude. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Why Consider This Opportunity? Visible role within a collaborative finance team. Mix of accounting, analysis, reporting, and process improvement responsibilities. Opportunity to work cross-functionally with finance, HR, and payroll leadership. Exposure to systems, integrations, and strategic projects. Stable organization with strong growth and long-term career potential. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly or contact us confidentially for additional information.