General Ledger & Payroll Accountant

Job Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Treasury, the General Ledger & Payroll Accountant will assist with the firm’s payroll, the monthly 401(k) firm-match, monthly incentive accruals, and annual W-2 filings. They also support monthly general ledger close, which includes preparing reconciliations of key accounts and reviewing general ledger accounting data and assisting with cost center manager meetings. They also play a key role in various special projects working closely with Siegfried Business Systems to drive accuracy and efficiency throughout our financial operations and reporting.

This role works closely and collaborates with the Senior GL & Payroll Accountant, Controller, Financial Operations, National Professional Resource Operations (NPRO), Human Resources (HR) and key functional leaders and teams. We are looking for an energized, self-starter with critical thinking who can help drive our monthly close process and strengthen key controls.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the detailed payroll files for each individual employee in the payroll module and assist with transmitting to ADP each month

• Maintain a detailed spreadsheet on each employee in order to review & reconcile each payroll run

• Ensure monthly 401(k) is processed timely and accurately while working with HR to ensure 401(k) elections are completed monthly

• Prepare bank entries to reflect payment of the funds in the general ledger

• Perform reconciliation and accrual procedures required within the monthly financial close process for payroll, incentives and other accounts as assigned

• Assist with year-end and 401(k) audits

• Assist with the W2 year-end process

• Support the Senior GL & Payroll Accountant, Controller and Director of Treasury with month-end closing, year- end closings, and year-end audit

• Continuously improve and refine internal controls for areas of responsibility

• Performs other duties as required or assigned by the Controller

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

• Basic knowledge and understanding of internal controls

• Advanced knowledge of sophisticated financial systems required (Workday preferred)

• Adept in use of Microsoft 365 software suite and project management tools

• Highly organized individual who is detail-oriented and able to prioritize tasks with a desire for personal and professional development

• Strong leadership skills

• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand, growth-oriented environment with a high energy level

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with demanding and high-quality expectations

• Team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the overall growth of the Firm

• Entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to Firm’s vision

• Strong intangibles aligning with High Performance Model®

• Strong values aligned with our Culture (Fairness, Honesty, Trustworthy, Respectful, Flexible, Strong Work Ethic)

• Ability and willingness to work in a Siegfried office Monday through Thursday (four days per week minimum) in accordance with Siegfried's then-current policy (This requirement is subject to change at the discretion of management)

• Ability to work 9-10 hours per day (or an average of 48 to 50 hours per week)

• Availability to work nights and weekends as necessary

Desired Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant or a path to licensure is preferred

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in a fast-paced environment

FLSA/At-Will Employment

• This position is an exempt position under FLSA

• This position is and will remain at-will in nature

Company Overview

Siegfried is a unique career choice, and we invest deeply in our people and believe in their potential. We have an exclusive group of talented professionals who are all ambitiously committed to continuous growth, personally and professionally. Our client-facing Professionals are helping the best people at the best companies with their most important work and transforming themselves along the way. And our Operations team is thoughtfully working on the business and helping grow our Firm with purpose. The investment and expectations of a career at Siegfried are high, because the reward of what we offer is high. We value and acknowledge the hard work of our employees in many ways, including competitive base salaries, energizing incentive compensation plans, career enhancement opportunities, and our hallmark MY Journey® program. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses a wide range of offerings, including robust healthcare coverage, dental and vision plans, generous paid vacation and sick time allowances, paid holidays, a 401k plan with employer match to support your financial goals, a profit-sharing program that allows you to share in the success of our organization, and unique allowances that nurture your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.