Staff Accountant - Payroll & Benefits - On Site Logan Twp, Nj

This is a newly created position due to growth within the organization and our desire to provide excellent benefits to our employees. Person selected for this role will work closely with our Controller, HR Director, and CFO. You will work in a quite office with exceptional colleagues.
What is in it for you?

• Work along side a committed team which believes in being "Committed to Excellence".
• Work for an organization where everyone knows your name and appreciates your contributions.
• Good medical benefits with a very generous employer contribution applied.
• Generous 401k match.
• Steady work, opportunity to learn other functions as time permits.
• Safe work environment in a culture that thrives on respect for our employees, customers, and the communities in which we do business.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Paid time off - and Holidays.

What we expect:

• For you to treat your colleagues, customers, vendors with respect.
• Items that are very important at Bentley Truck Services is initiative, dependability, and accountability.
• Ask questions to help learn about your position and the company as a whole.
• Perform work to best of your ability.
• Talk to your manager when you have ideas.

Staff Accountant - Payroll and Benefits
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to oversee general accounting operations for payroll and benefits, controlling and verifying our financial transactions by maintaining a general ledger and review statements for accuracy before preparing reports that will assist senior management.
Responsibilities

• Assists the Controller and Accounting Manager in ensuring timely and accurate reporting of all financial information.
• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions.
• Assists in performing accounting activities including, but not limited to, weekly payroll entry and self-funded benefits accounting.
• Provides support and backup to the HR function including inputting information into the HRIS system, running, and checking payroll.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• Minimum five years experience.
• Working knowledge of all accounting functions
• HR and benefits administration experience
• Proficiency with HRIS/Payroll system, preferably Paylocity.
• Experience in self-funded benefits a plus.
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical skills and detail orientation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bi-lingual - English and Spanish a plus
• Must pass background check, with fingerprinting.