Payroll Accountant
Martek Global is currently looking an Payroll Accountant with the required specialized training and experiences out lined below and who also has the ability to manage a rigorous workload for our busy clients. Martek Global Services is seeking a highly organized and self-motivated Payroll Accountant who will be reporting directly to the Accounting Manager and will be working as a team on all accounting and bookkeeping matters within the Accounting Department. This position is a full-time opportunity located in our corporate office in Georgetown, Washington, DC!
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The primary duty of the Payroll Accountant will be to fully manage and administer Martek’s payroll (current size approximately 150 employees). Other responsibilities and duties include managing the day-to-day aspects of the company including payroll, general ledger accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, as well as vendor and client contracts management. This position will report to the Accounting Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
In this position, responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:
- Manage payroll processing.
- Administer various payroll functions, such as benefits and timecard management.
- Perform routine accounting activities such as processing invoices and account reconciliation.
- Provide bookkeeping support for Martek, and their subsidiaries.
- Assist in managing the corporate credit accounts.
- Assist in management of accounting policies and procedures.
- Provide support for the generation of the month-end & year-end close.
- Assist in production of financial reports on a regular basis.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles.
- Two (2) years of experience in accounting.
- Experience supporting diverse internal customers in a fast-paced office setting.
- Proficient experience in Microsoft Office Suite, mainly in MS Excel.
- QuickBooks and ADP experience is preferred or have the ability to learn applications.
- Communicate effectively with co-workers, employees, customers clients, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Ability to identify and resolve challenging issues that result in successful outcomes.
- Creative and innovative techniques for performing assignments with ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
- Coordinate projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimum direction and using excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Use initiative and independent judgment within established policy and guidelines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Discretion and integrity in handling confidential information.
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About Us:
Since 1996, Martek Global Services has been a leader in integrated strategic and tactical solutions in real estate, healthcare, facilities, and professional services for federal government and commercial customers nationwide. Martek provides a full suite of services such as real estate development to include fully outfitted build-to-suit facilities, facilities management, retrofit, and renovation, healthcare facilities support, and litigation support, program management, and acquisition support services.