Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant 

Location: Remote
URL: www.epsilon-inc.com/careers

Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant position supports the business’s general accounting activities and is responsible for managing the company’s payroll process.  Must have Government contract accounting experience.  Must have knowledge of: Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and other government payment systems; Defense Contractor Audit Agency (DCAA) rules. Knowledge of the UNANET and Paycor systems are strongly desired.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
General Accounting

• Prepares and submits invoices, handles Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Reconciles account activity and statements.
• Maintains Time and Expense system to ensure proper addition/removal of employees and subcontractors and validates project workforce set-up and restricted rights.
• Monitors time entries to ensure compliance with DCAA time entry standards.
• Prepares audit schedules and assists/coordinates audit of accounting statements/reports.
• Prepares reports to support DCAA compliance and Company financial reviews.
• Keeps abreast with company policies and tax legislation that impact remuneration.
• Manages State and Federal Tax Accounts.

Payroll

• Responsible for the preparation and processing of the semi-monthly payroll for 350 plus employees using Unanet and Paycor.
• Prepares, analyzes, and implements payroll transactions in a timely manner such as payments of hours worked, personal time off, employee benefits, and application of benefit deductions.
• Monitors federal, state, and local taxes, Social Security contributions, employee benefit contributions and deductions, garnishments, and other deductions to ensure accuracy of individual pay.
• Prepares and analyzes periodic payroll reports, payroll schedules, and payroll-related journal entries in a timely manner using established policies, procedures, and guidelines. 
• Responsible for coordinating with the payroll service provider and Human Resources on issues affecting company payroll.

Minimum Required Education, Skills, Experience, and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in an accounting discipline and 5+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with government contracting accounting standards, processes, and procedures.
• Experience working with or as a federal prime or sub-contractor.
• Knowledge of Defense Contractor Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws relating to payroll.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy and proficiency in using MS office programs, accounting and HR information systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relationship skills and can work and relate well with co-employees and managers.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
• Strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity.
   

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience with Paycor Performing Payroll.
• Experience with Unanet.
   

Other (Supervisory Responsibilities, Schedule, Travel):

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.
• May require occasional local, regional, and national travel to attend meetings and other company-related events at Epsilon headquarters or other Epsilon offices.
   

Physical Demands:

The physical requirements described below represent those an employee may encounter while performing the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of computer desk work.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, and other computer components.
• Hearing sufficient to understand conversations, both in-person and on the telephone.

 
Epsilon Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Plan
AD&D and Life Insurance
Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Education reimbursement
Referral Bonuses