Contract Sr. Accountant, Payroll Reporting Specialist - Dallas, United States - Wheeler Staffing Partners

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    Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our Payroll Accounting Department on a 3-month contract basis. The primary focus of this role is to assist with reporting tasks crucial for payroll accounting functions. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in downloading and formatting Excel files from our systems, ensuring accuracy and readiness for journal entries. This is an onsite position Monday - Friday.
    Responsibilities:
    • Collaborate with team members to download and manipulate Excel reports for payroll accounting purposes.
    • Utilize advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, and formulas to analyze and format data effectively.
    • Work closely with Oracle payroll systems, leveraging your expertise to enhance reporting efficiency.
    • Assist in the preparation of journal entries by providing accurately formatted data from Excel reports.
    • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies in all reporting activities.
    • Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the payroll accounting department.
    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting roles, with a focus on reporting.
    • Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and macros.
    • Familiarity with Oracle payroll systems is advantageous.
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
    • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
    • Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional with strong Excel skills to contribute to our dynamic team and make an impact on our payroll reporting processes. If you thrive in a challenging environment and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply.