Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist

Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist

McLane Middleton, a leading New England-based law firm, is seeking a Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist in our Manchester, New Hampshire office. The firm has over 100 lawyers located in five offices, three in New Hampshire (Manchester, Concord and Portsmouth) and two in Massachusetts (Woburn and Boston). McLane Middleton is regularly listed as one of America’s leading law firms in Chambers USA, and 57 of its attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America across a broad array of practice areas. The firm has a strong tradition over its 104-year history of deep involvement in the communities where its employees work and live. The firm is an active participant in the community and supports numerous charitable and professional associations.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist will support payroll and related accounting functions for the Firm. The ideal candidate should be an individual that is a team player, enjoys a fast-paced environment, the ability to multi-task, trouble-shoot, navigate change well and maintain a positive attitude. The position will be based in the firm’s Manchester, New Hampshire office.

Responsibilities:

· Process bi-weekly and monthly Payroll

· Track and administer PTO (Paid Time Off) per firm policy

· Work with the Human Resource department to manage payroll deductions for benefit plans and assist with reporting.

· Ensure confidentiality related to payroll and benefit information submitted to accounting.

· Upload 401(k) deferral files

· Support 401(k) testing, reporting and calculations for employee matching contributions.

· Assist with payroll related budgets

· Support the Director of Finance and Accounting Manager with special projects

· Monthly bank reconciliation

· Various department activities such as general ledger and account analysis.

Qualifications:

· Associates degree or equivalent experience required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

· 3+ years of relevant experience

· Must observe the strictest confidentiality

· Must have ADP Time and attendance system experience

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

· Ability to work independently as well as within a team

· Ability to multi-task and meet daily/monthly/annual deadlines

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

· Proficient with Microsoft office products (Excel and Word)

· Solid data entry, spreadsheet management, and computer skills

* Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, McLane Middleton reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances require it, such as emergencies, changes in personnel, workload or technological developments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Manchester, NH 03101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person