Accountant I
Core
Ensures accurate and timely payroll tax compliance for a diverse employee population by reviewing records, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports.
Role type
Junior IC accountant (payroll tax compliance)
Builds
Accurate payroll tax filings, financial reports, and compliant accounting processes for a university.
Domain
Higher education + payroll tax compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
GAAP, fund accounting, payroll tax regulations, Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups), data reconciliation, discrepancy resolution
Preferred skills
University financial systems, large confidential data sets, AI/automation tools, process improvement
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, AI-enabled tools, university financial systems
Responsibilities
Review and verify accounting and payroll tax records for accuracy; Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies; Prepare and review accounting reports per GAAP; Research and resolve payroll tax issues; Maintain knowledge of evolving tax laws and implement changes; Collaborate with partners to meet filing deadlines; Participate in user testing and implementation of emerging technologies like AI.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC