Accounts Payable Accountant, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Cranston

Category:
Finance

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Not provided

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Job Description:

We are in search of an Accounts Payable Accountant to join our Cranston based client. In this role, you support the accounting team with accounts payable, along with ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processes, support various areas of payroll tax, and assist in financial audits and forecasting. You will also be tasked with maintaining accounts payable, reconciling discrepancies, and preparing necessary financial documents.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee the accurate processing of weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws
Provide expertise in various areas of payroll tax, including labor & employment tax regulations, multi-state taxation, garnishment compliance, and tax treatment for different types of earnings/deductions
Assist in year-end reporting and periodic audits, providing necessary payroll-related information
Support in budget and forecast processes by providing timely and accurate payroll and benefits data
Maintain and reconcile payroll and retirement benefits records, ensuring they are complete, accurate and properly documented
Work closely with external auditors, providing necessary account information and documents for annual payroll audits
Handle sales and use tax filings for assigned states and support new state setup with external tax providers and individual state agencies
Manage accounts payable processes, including verifying invoices, obtaining authorization for non-inventory invoices, and posting accounts payable vouchers
Resolve purchase order discrepancies with the respective department and invoicing discrepancies with vendors
Maintain files for fixed assets and W-9 forms and prepare and mail out 1099-Misc forms at the beginning of each new year

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in accounting is strongly preferred
Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is required
Must have experience with ADP Workforce Now
Ability to perform all Accounting Functions is necessary
Auditing skills are a must
Knowledge of Benefit Functions is important
Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP) is required
Familiarity with Form 1099 is needed

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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