An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
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Progress. As a lead accountant on the Corporate HR Control and Employee Accounting team, you'll play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing the financial aspects of our HR department. Your responsibilities will include reviewing Benefits Accounting monthly journal entries as well as completing and reviewing account reconciliations related to benefits and payroll taxes. You'll provide monthly financial oversight of companywide employee benefits expenses. Additionally, you'll support other recurring monthly/quarterly expense reporting needs for Corporate HR and Worker's Compensation. This is a remote role requiring occasional travel for meetings and/or training. Minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting and a minimum of six years of accounting work experience, with at least four years in corporate or public accounting. Preferred skills Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills Ability to identify and communicate accounting and financial reporting issues to management timely and concisely Highly proficient and comfortable with extensive use of Excel Experience coaching and mentoring lower-level accounting staff or interns Compensation $89,600-$119,500/year Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 30% of your eligible earnings, based on company performance. Benefits 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care Wellness & mental health programs Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance Paid time off including volunteer time off Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability Parental & family leave; military leave & pay Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups Career development & tuition assistance Onsite gym & healthcare at large locations Equal Opportunity Employer Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2026 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with F 1 CPT, OPT or
STEM OPT, H 1B, O 1, E
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