Senior Staff Accountant – Producer Payable – Buffalo, NY (Hybrid)

Senior Staff Accountant – Producer Payable – Buffalo, NY (Hybrid)

Lawley is seeking an experienced staff accountant and payroll professional to perform multi-state, monthly, payroll (ADP) and reporting/reconciliation functions! This position will maintain and review a monthly 50+ associate, multi-state payroll, in ADP to ensure timely and accurate processing and maintain Producer Payable general ledger accounts. The ideal candidate has at least three years experience in a similar or related position, advanced MS word and excel experience, and experience in ADP. Please consider joining a “Best Places to Work in insurance” company, if you are looking for an opportunity to join a great accounting team and enjoy work-life balance in a hybrid work environment! Our compensation package offers a full package, including benefits, paid parking, and a generous holiday and PTO schedule! Please consider applying today!

Fundamental Components of the Job:

• Coordinate and prepare a monthly 200+ associate & outside broker, multi state payroll, utilizing electronic banking
• Maintain and review a monthly 50+ associate, multi-state payroll, in ADP to ensure timely and accurate processing
• Process and maintain Producer Payable general ledger accounts
• Process monthly Producer production reports and distribute bi‐monthly Producer receivables reports
• Reconcile monthly commission expenses for summary reporting to management
• Prepare journal entries during month end close, including over‐rides on ongoing deals
• Perform daily/monthly compliance audits to ensure accuracy in the Applied system
• Prepare and e-file annual 1099 reporting for producers and vendors
• Produce varying reports for management as requested
• Maintain payroll guidelines by updating policies and procedures
• Maintain familiarity with invoicing process/reporting in Applied, Crystal, and Qlikview programs

Other functions of the job:
• Supervise and mentor temporary associates on internal projects as needed
• Expand and grow in your role when supporting miscellaneous duties as requested

Skills/Traits That We Value for This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a similar or related position
• Advanced MS Word and Excel proficiency are a must!
• Experience with ADP (EZ Labor) preferred
• Ability to be a senior “go to” person as well as lead others by assigning tasks for project planning and completion
• Ability to work well independently and on a team
• Incredible attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to learn quickly, expand tasks to create meaning, and develop knowledge through experience
• Positive attitude and precise communication skills, even in a fast-paced environment
• A passion to make customers and coworkers feel important and valued
• Capability to work quickly, efficiently, and exercise confidentiality

What’s in It for You?

A bit about Lawley!
• We are not a call center environment
• We achieve success by building genuine relationships together, with our teams and clients
• We are a family owned insurance broker (nearly 70 years!)
• We are deeply committed to the communities we serve and love to get involved
• We work hard and play hard!!!

Why Lawley?
• Competitive salary and referral bonuses!
• Expansive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision—and SO many more)
• 3 weeks of PTO (prorated based on start date) AND a generous holiday schedule – available 1st day!
• Company 401K contribution received starting Day 1 (for participants 21+ years old)
• Educational support, career development, and growth opportunities
• Job Security (we’ve never had a lay-off, even during the pandemic)
• Flexibility, including hybrid schedules! Business hours 8am-4:30pm
• Comfortable, family-oriented culture, with an emphasis on work life balance
• Unlimited Volunteer Time Off opportunities (so you can assist in serving our communities)
• Fulfilling opportunities that align with your career path and our business needs

The compensation range for this position takes many factors into consideration including but not limited to: years of experience/training, skill set, and licenses/designations. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for a position as circumstances and location can vary in every hiring situation. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $71,706.08 to $119,510.13.

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