Pennant Solutions Group is hiring for a Staff Accountant located within the Ft. Lauderdale, FL area. This role is a hybrid position (on site 2-3x per week).
The hired employee will be responsible for accounting tasks primarily in the areas of Accounts Payable and Payroll. As a member of the accounting team, the Staff Accountant acts as a reliable asset to both property management teams and the Home Office. Reporting is directed to the Executive Director of Finance and indirectly to the property DOF/Controller. Core responsibilities include:
• Adhering to internal policies and relevant state and federal laws concerning Accounts Payable and Payroll.
• Providing support to the Executive Director of Finance, property DOF/Controller, and Management.
• Managing all Accounts Payable tasks, which encompass:
- Verifying receipt of vendor invoices, overseeing their approval and coding, entering them into the system, and scanning images into M3.
- Ensuring accurate vendor setup with W-9 documentation.
- Executing payments through checks, ACH, and wire transfers as needed.
- Aiding in the prompt and precise payment of essential vendors.
- Supporting the Accounting DOF with accruals when necessary.
- Reconciling the A/P module to the Balance Sheet and specific accrued liability accounts.
- Issuing annual 1099s accurately and on time.
- Responding to vendor inquiries.
- Monthly reconciliation of vendor statements.
• Overseeing all Payroll activities, including:
- Understanding payroll regulations.
- Processing garnishments, 401K deductions, 401K match, tips, and service charges.
- Knowledge of 941 and W-2 filings.
• Collaborating with the Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, Assistant Director of Finance, and the Human Resources team.
• Ensuring availability via remote office to property teams, the Home Office, and vendors, especially during payroll weeks to address employee payroll questions.
• Carrying out other duties as assigned.