Staff Accountant – Payroll / Expense

Job Description:

CBE Companies, a global provider of contact center services, has an upcoming need for a Staff Accountant - Payroll/Expense and we would LOVE to connect with you about this exciting career opportunity! As a result of exceptional performance and growth in our industry, we are looking for the “Best-of-the-Best” to join our winning team and support both recent and future growth! Why would CBE be a good fit for you?

With over 1200 employees currently, CBE has been providing quality jobs throughout the US for 90 years—and we’re still going strong because we offer employees:

• Excellent benefits package; medical, dental, and vision coverages, 401K retirement plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, amongst many other perks!

• Ongoing training & support!

• Career culture with many opportunities for advancement!

Come work for Training magazine Top 100 award winner! Also recently recognized for the second year in a row as a Top Workplace in the USA, CBE is committed to “doing the right thing”; we invest in you from the date of hire and throughout your career, allowing CBE to develop a successful workforce ready to solve problems for our clients. We pride ourselves on a diverse and inclusive corporate culture with a strong track record of success—and we’re looking for people who value opportunity, challenge, innovation, results, and FUN!

Invest in your future with a company that will invest in YOU!

The Staff Accountant - Payroll / Expense will assist in ensuring payroll is processed efficiently and effectively, while maintaining confidentiality of employee data. This position will assist in ensuring payroll and general ledger entries are properly entered and recognized for period financial statements for multiple companies. The Staff Accountant - Payroll / Expense will assign general ledger account coding to transactions, enter transactions into the Accounting System, and verify general ledger account balances for financial statement preparation. This position will process documentation in relation to benefit programs, invoices, and general ledger accounts in partnership with Human Resources. The Staff Accountant - Payroll / Expense will process vendor invoices for payment in a timely manner for recognition of expense over multiple companies and departments. This position will process purchase orders following the approval chain and coding of pending expense. The Staff Accountant - Payroll / Expense will support task coverage for all cash/treasury functions, training to co-workers within accounting department, and financial audit support to management.

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Job Details:

Payroll

• Process payroll transactions involving the following:

  • Semi-monthly pay period processing for multiple companies, locations, and departments

  • Monthly commissions, contest earnings, and bonus payouts for incentive earnings in the prior month.

  • Complete Wage Levies and Assignments for court ordered garnishments

  • Prepare and submit branch locations payroll files for approval

• Work collaboratively with HR to process employee deductions and contributions to multiple benefit plans (401k, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability)

• Complete posting of monthly benefit invoices and weekly health claim processing and reporting

• Record benefit provider payables for payment

• Assist employees with payroll related inquiries

Expense Recognition Practices Policies

• Expense Administrator and Management (EE Reimbursement / Corporate Card): Process submitted user reports once approved, provide training support for all users, create, and distribute reporting and analysis as requested

• To review, submit, and reconcile vendor accounts and activity

• Receive and process general ledger entries for expense accruals and adjustment

General Ledger Accounting

• Process cash flow transactions for client trust accounts and company operating accounts that are place with domestic and international banks

• Preparation and reconciliation of monthly work papers for general ledger account balance verification and management review

• Assist with annual, client, or internal audits as required

• General accounting support and special projects as assigned

• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data

Overall

• There will not be a time where any one person will perform all of the duties below at once. Duties will be performed on a rotating basis.

• Must adhere to mandatory schedule requirements for critical, time sensitive job responsibilities to include: weekly supplier payments, payroll processing, tax processing, employee expense settlement, daily cash approvals.

• Maintain process documentation and annual reviews for all task functions in accounts payable, payroll, and expense workstream.

• Requires a proactive team engagement in alignment with CBE’s Corporate Vision

• The Company reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position as appropriate.

• Must be able to perform the essential job duties of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Requirements:

• Hybrid opportunity!

• Two-year accounting degree preferred with minimum of two years of accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger experience

• Must be able to obtain government clearance after hire. US Citizenship is required by the US government in order to obtain government clearance.

• Proficient system experience with the listed applications: Workday, Excel, banking portals, scanning deposit system, Microsoft Office

• Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively multitask

• Ability to effectively prioritize daily workload to meet task timeline requirements as defined by management

• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work efficiently and accurately within multiple systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

• Drive for excellence and desire for continuous improvement

The starting pay range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000/year. An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience.

CBE Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. CBE Companies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, national origin, gender (including gender identity and transgender status), genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected statuses in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

Background check and drug testing required.

CBE Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.