Description
Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use their unique skills to advance the important missions of education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government clients.
People are at the center of all we do, and that’s why we empower career growth, provide industry-leading benefits packages, encourage a flexible work environment, and foster a culture of inclusion to support the needs of our team. We share a collective passion for our mission and our people. Guided by our seven core values, The Attain Way, our vision is the foundation of our culture—to be and attain the best.
Attain Partners is searching for a remote Senior Accounting Consultant who can effectively lead and manage the daily operations and functions of a payroll office including, but not limited to, internal payroll, and/or state payroll, payroll distribution and payroll adjustments. cost reimbursement, grants and contracts award management, business process modernization, technology implementations, and change management for higher education institutions and not-for-profits. We are looking for experienced individuals with background in grant management, finance and process improvement to work in a challenging consulting environment serving Higher Education Institutions and Non-Profits.
Job Responsibilities:
- Supervise the overall flow of internal data (student and temporary employees) and state payroll data through the University’s internal and state payroll system to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established University, State and Federal policies and procedures.
- Assist in the processing of payroll adjustments through the University’s internal payroll system to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established University, State and Federal policies and procedures.
- Assist with the processing for exceptions and reconciling items such as, rejected or suspense items and procedures relating to return checks and corrections to previously posted items. Audit contract and hourly payments.
- Provide support to ensure PeopleSoft internal payroll application is working effectively, participate as functional user in testing for upgrades, updates, and implementation of new functionality.
- Assist with the processing of State payroll when needed.
- Keep abreast of legislative changes in Department of Labor, INS, and IRS rules.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum two years professional experience in an accounting, human resources or payroll office
- Demonstrated experience in payroll and payroll processing
- Demonstrated computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet, database management, query, and word processing)
- Demonstrated analytical skills; Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player
- Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities
- Demonstrated ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations and to communicate the interpretation to others
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
- Demonstrated experience with Foreign Tax Compliance reporting; Demonstrated supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft or Oracle ERP systems.
Additional Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with clients
- Experience supporting sales and business development
- Position requires flexibility to travel periodically based on business and client needs
Additional Information
Attain Partners values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:
- Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs
- 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
- Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
- Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us
- A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.
Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Interested in this position but the compensation isn’t quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we’ll see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications.
Attain Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more Information visit EEO, EEO Poster Supplement, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
Similar jobs
Est. 100,000 USD
Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use…
Est. 120,000 USD
Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use…
Est. 50,000 USD
Attain Talent seeks an Administrative Specialist, HR Support to provide front desk, administrative, HR/Recruiting, and operational support to our Tysons Corner office. This role requires strong organizational skills, sou…
Est. 115,000 USD
Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use…
Est. 137,500 USD
This position supports a federal client and requires US citizenship for Public Trust eligibility Attain Talent is searching for talented data engineers for our GovCon client. This is a full time position with benefits, a…
Est. 65,000 USD
Attain Talent is seeking a Systems Administrator to be responsible for managing and maintaining enterprise IT systems, ensuring the availability, reliability, and security of infrastructure across the organization. In ad…
Est. 140,000 USD
Job Description Our client, a leader in wireless manufacturing and retail solutions, is seeking a highly skilled NetSuite Analytics Warehouse (NSAW) Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring deep experti…
Est. 147,500 USD
Attain Talent is seeking a Technical Lead to support the design, development, and modernization of mission-critical federal software systems. This role is ideal for a senior engineering leader who brings strong backend a…
Est. 117,500 USD
This position supports a federal client and requires US citizenship for Public Trust eligibility Attain Talent is searching for talented cloud engineers for our GovCon client. This role will focus on architecting resilie…
Est. 250,000 USD
Role Overview A client of Attain Talent is seeking a senior technology executive to lead engineering execution, platform delivery, architecture, and AI strategy across the organization. This leader will build a disciplin…
Est. 170,000 USD
Attain Talent seeks a Finance Director to be responsible for leading the company's accounting and finance functions and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, compliance, and financial operations. This position o…
Est. 165,000 USD
Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use…
Est. 155,000 USD
Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use…
Est. 107,500 USD
This position supports a federal client and requires US citizenship for Public Trust eligibility Attain Talent is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to design and lead scalable, secure, mission-driven technical solutions supp…
Est. 140,000 USD
Attain Talent is searching for a talent, dynamic Senior Capture Manager for our GovCon client. Our client provides expert consulting services in software development, digital transformation, human-centered design, data a…
Est. 143,000 USD
Associate Director, Business Intelligence Department Adv-Data & Analytics Category Information Technology Job Type Full-Time Overview Reporting to the Director of Data & Analytics, the Associate Director, Busines…
Est. 147,500 USD
Job Description As one of the nation's top five pediatric research centers, our client is dedicated to providing hope, care, and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. The Manage…
Est. 205,000 USD
Attain Talent is seeking a Lead AI/ML Engineer to lead the design, evaluation, and implementation of cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions supporting high-impact federal initiatives. This ro…
Est. 162,500 USD
We are seeking a mission-driven Solution Architect with broad technical experience designing secure, scalable, and practical technology solutions for federal government clients. This role requires the ability to understa…
Est. 65,000 USD
Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, fam…
Est. 132,500 USD
D365 SCM Functional Architect Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hybrid – Bristol, PA (2–3 days per week onsite). Remote or fully virtual work is not offered at this time. The D365 SCM Solution Architect will be a key…
Est. 250,000 USD
Attain Talent is seeking a Chief Operating Officer with executive responsibility for defining, refining, and overseeing critical global financial and operational processes. These include order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, cu…
Est. 70,200 USD
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the li…
Est. 148,050 USD
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the li…
Est. 55,000 USD
SUMMARY An Assistant Office Manager is a highly engaged leader that possess a high level of acuity in business acumen and is focused on developing a patient-focused team that is goal oriented.
Est. 55,000 USD
SUMMARY An Assistant Office Manager is a highly engaged leader that possess a high level of acuity in business acumen and is focused on developing a patient-focused team that is goal oriented.
Est. 134,800 USD
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the li…
Est. 55,000 USD
SUMMARY An Assistant Office Manager is a highly engaged leader that possess a high level of acuity in business acumen and is focused on developing a patient-focused team that is goal oriented.
Est. 75,570 USD
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the li…
Est. 152,850 USD
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the li…