My client is seeking a senior accountant with strong payroll experience for their Berks County location. This position is responsible for managing the payroll system and providing accurate payroll services for all North America locations. In addition, this individual will handle all related payroll and benefit general accounting requirements including journal entries, analysis and reconciliation of related general ledger accounts, as well as interact with Federal, state and local tax agencies to ensure compliance with payroll withholding, sales and use reporting and tax laws including filing of returns, coordination of assessments and audits. Will also perform other general accounting and month end closing duties as needed. If interested in this or similar positions, please send a Word version of your resume to ned.kauffman@roberthalf.com

Qualifications :
The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, 5 plus years of progressive payroll and/ general accounting experience, strong analytical and problem solving skills, excellent communication skills and should have a proactive approach to business issues. Experience with an ERP type business system is a plus. ADP and implementation experience also a plus.

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