A fast-growing professional services firm working in a fully remote environment is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Full-time, Exempt, Senior HR, Payroll and Benefits Accountant to join our dynamic team. We are committed to professionalism, responsiveness, trustworthiness, and humility. We support a team-oriented culture while valuing individual expertise and accountability.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in HR, payroll and benefits, including deferred compensation plans. This role requires a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced professional services environment, is courteous, adept to multi-tasking, enjoys working with partners and collaborating with a small team to drive continuous improvement. This role requires very strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Familiarity with multi-state and variable and/or commission-based compensation for K-1 partners or consultants is required. . Experience in a professional services environment is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
Human Resources:
Provide ongoing HR support to staff, management and partners regarding benefits, policies and leaves
Conduct partner and employee onboarding and benefit orientations in conjunction with other HR/Payroll staff
Maintain accurate and compliant records
Assist in administration of partner-related benefit and deferred compensation reporting.
Act as 401(k) Plan Administrator
Administer and track required training
Proficient in HR and Payroll Analytics through ADP reporting
Benefit Administration:
Assist with managing enrollments, terminations, and changes for health, dental, vision, H.S.A., life insurance, 401(k) and other benefits.
Perform reconciliations and manage benefit related payroll deductions.
Educate employees and partners on eligibility, contributions and distributions
Serve as a back-up to outside advisors, custodians and auditors on benefit related matters.
Manage annual Open enrollment in the ADP WorkforceNow portal
Demonstrate a willingness to work as a team, and an overall positive attitude.
Demonstrate good judgment, ability to manage stress and initiative on a consistent basis.
Proficient in Retirement Plan analytics
Prioritize and implement Pierson Ferdinand policies and procedures appropriately.
Follow instructions from supervisors and authorized management team.
Multi-State Payroll:
Supervise and provide backup to all payroll processing utilizing ADP Workforce Now.
Ensure timely and accurate bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing.
Review and respond as necessary to correspondence from outside agencies including insurance/benefit providers, state and local tax agencies, garnishments, QDRO’s and others.
Audit benefit related deductions monthly for accuracy
Provide payroll and statistical reports for the CFO and Accounting Team and perform analytics
Address partner-specific compensation or benefit needs with discretion and accuracy
Draft, revise, and implement policies and procedures
Requirements
Required:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in HR and multi-state, commission or partner-related payroll
Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now or comparable HRIS/payroll systems
401(k)/Retirement Plan administration knowledge
In-depth benefit administration knowledge
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
Knowledge of state and local labor law and other compliance
Exceptional organizational, reconciliation, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to explain complex benefit and tax concepts to non-financial professionals.
Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Finance, Economics, or related field
Professional certification (APA FPC or CPP, CEBS, SHRM-CP)
Prior experience overseeing staff and working in a lean administrative support environement
