Job Summary:
The Corporate Senior Accountant I is responsible for managing general ledger, banking, and forecasting processes related to payroll. This role provides reporting to the field, department leaders, and the accounting, tax, and payroll departments. It also supports SEC reporting requirements.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Review, reconcile, and investigate payroll funding and daily banking reports to ensure employee net pays and tax payments agree to Workday and the general ledger. Investigate as needed.Analyze and process payroll journal entry files to the general ledger for the entire company.Perform payroll accounting, including reconciliation of general ledger accounts to ensure accounts are consistent and complete. Investigate and correct discrepancies as needed.Serve as the primary liaison from Finance to Payroll to address all payroll-related inquiries and reporting needs from Field Finance.Maintain accounting structure within Workday, implement new pay components and cost centers to accurately record payroll expense by location.Financial accuracy, compliance and cross functional support:Record workers’ compensation and benefit allocations for allocations to ensure expenses are recorded accuratelyManage the payroll-related escheatment process by reviewing outstanding checks and ensure compliance with state regulations.Prepare annual compensation reporting for the Tax and Risk departments to facilitate required filings.Work directly with assigned departments to complete corporate office annual plan and forecasts.Prepare footnote support and assist in the review of quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q & 10-K). Cross-train with other peer positions as needed to ensure sufficient backfill capability.Performs other duties as assigned.Management Responsibilities
Not ApplicableScope
Decision Impact: IndividualDepartment Responsibility: NoneBudgetary Responsibility: NoDirect Reports: NoIndirect Reports: NoPhysical Requirements: Not applicableRequired Education/Experience
Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalentMinimum 1–3 year of relevant accounting or payroll experienceProficiency with accounting information systems (Lawson / Infor or Longview a plus)Experience with intercompany journal entriesExperience with payroll systems and processes (Workday or ADP SmartCompliance a plus)Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications
CPA license preferredRequired Skills/Knowledge
Proficiency with Microsoft ExcelAttention to detailAbility to organize and manage multiple projects or tasksExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work cross-functionally with other departmentsResults-oriented and deadline-focused behaviorsAdvanced analytical and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated eagerness to learnAbility to handle confidential informationKnowledge of accounting theory and practicesPulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, “Recruiters”) in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for this position, it will be deemed the sole property of PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidates, in the event the candidate is hired by PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates as a result of the referral, without a written agreement between PulteGroup, Inc. and through any means other than via our Applicant Tracking System.
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