Accounting-Payroll Specialist

Duties include supporting both accounting operations and payroll processing across multiple employee groups. Accounting responsibilities include supporting core accounting functions, financials reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance, and general ledger activities. Payroll responsibilities include preparing and processing payroll, maintaining garnishments and deductions, maintaining payroll records, and reconciling payroll accounts with general ledger.

Essential/Specific Duties and Tasks:

Accounting - Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze the Company Daily Billing Report.
• Maintain and update daily sales reporting.
• Compile, review, and publish monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Perform monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Contribute to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) initiatives and ad-hoc financial projects as assigned.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning processes.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis and research.
• Prepare and input monthly royalty accruals for licensing programs as applicable. Communicate results and information to external third parties as required for both Uniek and Amanti.
• Develop and input monthly broker commission accrual. Prepare and distribute reports to select brokers as requested for Amanti.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual Sales & Use Tax returns for both Uniek and Amanti.
• Identify and maintain vendors that require a 1099 or 1042-T form. Complete all required tax payments and forms.
• Assist with tax calendar and fiscal end preparation for external Tax/Audit Accountants.

Payroll - Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all relevant functions in processing payroll across multiple employee groups (salaried, hourly, temporary) ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting, including tax filings, 401(k), and workers' compensation.
• Monitor and maintain job code definition as related to general ledger postings within ADP Workforce Now and Kronos timekeeping system used for internal reporting.
• Ensure payroll and timekeeping systems are configured to match company policies. Liaison between Uniek, ADP, and Kronos.
• Maintains the payroll procedures, documentation, and training materials.
• Assists employees with pay-related questions
• Prepares periodic payroll-related analysis, statements, and projections.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of two (2) years specialized experience in accounting/finance or related field.
• Experience with ERP systems (Infor CSI, SAP, NetSuite, etc.).
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 experience (Excel, Word).
• Strong Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
• Proficiency in using general ledger and chart of accounts desired.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in work.
• Strict confidentiality, and excellent communication.
• Character traits should include effective stress management in coordination with multitasking, and willingness to adjust schedule according to work requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

We offer an excellent benefits package to include Vacation, Sick Time, Holiday Pay, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Company Paid Short Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance; EAP Program; Health Club Reimbursement; Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent); Health Savings Account; Supplemental Life and AD&D; Long Term Disability and 401K with a company match.

To be considered for this position, qualified candidates should email a resume to rosi.monsibais@uniekinc.com.

*Please note this is a ‘hybrid’ role, not a remote position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please explain your experience related to accounting and payroll, as well as your years of experience.

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Waunakee, WI 53597 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waunakee, WI 53597