Senior Accounting/Payroll Specialist

Title: Senior Accounting/Payroll Specialist             
Location: Remote            
Job Code: APS_2024      
Job Link: SEARCH Job Postings - Direct Applications

Position Information

SEARCH has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Accounting/Payroll Specialist to join our accounting team. This position is remote capable or may be based out of one of our offices should the candidate be local with office preference. This role will be responsible for managing general ledger activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and overseeing the company’s payroll processes.  The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail and proficiency in accounting principles and payroll procedures.                                                                                                                     

SEARCH provides a flexible work environment, a professional and collaborative atmosphere, and a wide range of projects and opportunities for our staff. SEARCH offers a competitive total compensation package with strong health and wellness and retirement plans. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, group term life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, 10 paid holidays per year, and accrued paid time off (PTO). Pay is commensurate with education and experience.              

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately and timely, including tax withholdings, deductions and benefits.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns and other statutory filings.
• Respond to employee inquiries about payroll and benefit deductions.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accuracy of employee records and compliance with employment regulations.
• Assist in financial audits and provide necessary documentation and support.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payroll and accounting functions.
• Continue education in accounting standards, tax laws and payroll regulations.
• Coordinate payroll entries/transactions in Costpoint and Time and Expense system, including posting labor and leave and running of payroll reports.
• Manage and submit 401K file to Empower for each payroll period.
• Ensure employees’ weekly timesheets are complete and correct.
• Review and reconcile monthly bank accounts.  
• Maintain and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts and prepare monthly entries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, HR or related field.
• Proven experience in general ledger accounting and payroll administration required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Detail oriented, organized, able to work well on simultaneous tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professional discretion.      
  
  

Qualifications Preferred:

• Understanding of the Cultural Resource Management (CRM) industry (firms, clients, contracts, new research, and projects) at the regionwide, nationwide, and worldwide level.
• Proficient in Deltek Costpoint accounting software required.
• Experience working for a Federal Contractor preferred.
• Experience in ADP payroll processing preferred.     
  
  

Application Requirements

• Cover letter
• Resume
• References     
  
  

Other Important Need-to-Know Information

• This position will require flexible availability outside of standard working hours.
• Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States.
• SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
• SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a pre-employment drug screen.     
  
  

About SEARCH:

Overland and underwater, SEARCH is an archaeology firm that deploys the full spectrum of cultural heritage services worldwide. SEARCH2O, its maritime program, is at the forefront of historic shipwreck and submerged pre-contact archaeology, paleolandscape reconstruction, and deep-water archaeology. SEARCH’s staff are cultural resources industry leaders, pioneers, and subject matter experts across 45 Market, Regional, and Research Sectors. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed more than 5,000 commercial and government projects in 48 US states, 6 US territories, and 39 countries spanning 7 continents and 4 oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves.  
For more information about SEARCH, please visit searchinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Benefits

SEARCH Compensation and Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Per Diem (for overnight travel)
• SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage)
• SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays (10)
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Merit-Based Raises, Bonuses, and Promotions

Please send all inquiries to [email protected]. Include the Job Posting code (APS_2024) in the subject line of your email.