Diversified Protection Corporation Looking for Accountant at Daniel Island, SC  Full Time

About Diversified Protection Corporation

Diversified Protection Corporation

Diversified Protection Corporation (DPC) is a trusted provider of integrated security solutions for private and public entities. We offer a full spectrum of services from training and risk assessments to armed security guards. As a company with two decades of experience, our clients include the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Services (DHS/FPS); Department of Defense, Pentagon Force Protection Agency (DoD/PFPA), Department of the Army and Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DoS/DS) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE).

Job Details

Objective:

This position is responsible for supporting the CFO in execution of the Accounting Department function and in the maintenance and preservation of the books and records of the company. The scope of the duties include, but are not limited to hands-on management of the Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions to ensure that all clients are invoiced correctly while vendors and employees are paid timely. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Those essential functions include, but are not limited to:

Payroll:

1. Oversee the activities of the Payroll Processing Team (who are currently contractors) responsible for the following tasks:
2. Intervene as needed with Program Managers, Site Supervisors and Corporate Staff on behalf of the Payroll Processing Team to enforce deadlines for document submissions, resolve failures in timekeeping practices, and other ensure payroll is done timely and accurately. Escalate issues as needed to the CFO.
3. Review, proof and release the weekly Payroll upon the completion of the Payroll Processing Team’s activity.
4. Safeguard and preserve all electronic records related to payroll activities in the Shared Folder, including who has access to files and ability to alter any files.

a. Create controls and audit trails for storage of documents in a Shared Folder.

b. Assist the Data Systems Manager with configuring file structures to be used.

5. Manage garnishment and spousal/child support withholding process.
6. Maintain WinTeam tables related to payroll tax withholding, unemployment, statutory disability and benefit deductions. Manage all payroll tax disputes.
7. Facilitate the proofing of the payroll, benefit and tax deduction setups for all employees added, modified, or deleted by Human Resources to ensure data is accurate, setups are correct and supporting documentation such as bank deposit information is entered as provided.
8. Manage the annual updates to the payroll deduction files arising from Benefit Open Enrollment conducted in the October/November time frame for Plan years beginning January 1^st

Accounts Receivable

Manage client billings and collections in the Accounts Receivable module of WinTeam. Generally the billings are a monthly process but there are some clients that are billed biweekly. The deadline for generating monthly invoices is the 7^th business day of the month.

Accounts Payable:

Administer the Accounts Payable function for all disbursements in WinTeam.

Competencies

1. Experience in management of Payroll Processes in a multi-contract, multi-state Government Contracting environment.
2. Prior experience with WinTeam or a comparable integrated enterprise system is highly preferred (QuickBooks is not an enterprise system).
3. Quantitatively Skilled with focus on Problem Identification and Solving. Possess strong math skills, able to review numbers for reasonableness, and be prepared to challenge data in reports for accuracy and potential programming problems.

Required Education, Experience, and skills

1. At least one year of payroll processing or transactional accounting experience.
2. Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak the English language in a professional, clear and concise manner.
3. Moderate to Advanced Excel programming skills complemented by proofing and validating skills.
4. Moderate to Advanced Word document creation, editing and publishing skills.
5. Experience in the reading and interpretation of complex policies and procedures.

Preferred Education, Experience and skills

1. Preferred experience in use of advanced payroll systems similar to WinTeam including Deltek, ADP, or others used in government contracting.
2. Ability to read and interpret tax advisories.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED

Additional Information / Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance

This position reports to .

Diversified Protection Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.