Staff and Payroll Accountant

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys bringing clarity to complex financial data? Do you take pride in ensuring accuracy, meeting deadlines, and supporting leadership with meaningful financial insights? If youre looking to grow your career while playing a key role in financial reporting, payroll coordination, and month-end close processes, this could be an excellent opportunity. Gradient Financial Group is a leading financial services company that includes twelve unique entities doing business throughout the country. What Youll Do: Prepare timely and complete financial statements and complete month-end close process Calculate financial and operating metrics Calculate anomalies and report significant issues to management Provide financial analyses as needed for management review Bank Reconciliations Payroll coordination of payroll filings Assist with tasks required for external audits Assist with Federal and State reporting requirements (tax, Sec of State) Prepare payroll for submission to processor Prepare cash forecasts Maintain all employee salary information and life insurance Responsible for all ACH payments Assist Staff Accountant with 1099 processing and multiple request for duplicate 1099s What You Bring Bachelors degree Required 3 years accounting experience Required Knowledge of accounting rules and processes Knowledge of payroll rules and reporting requirements Our Benefits Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits 4 weeks of accrued PTO, plus 9 paid holidays Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) 8 hours of paid volunteer time off (VTO) Ongoing professional development and training A collaborative team that values expertise, initiative, and growth Why Youll Love Working Here At Gradient, we set high expectations, but we back them with support, collaboration, and opportunities to grow. If youre positive, driven, and enjoy working alongside motivated teammates, youll feel right at home. Check out more amazing opportunities here: PI8ac762513a9a-26289-40299628