Accounting Principals Salary in St. Louis, MO

Beacon Hill Financial is looking for a contract to hire payroll specialist for our cleint located in Downtown St. Louis. This role is a hybrid position. If interested in hearing more about this role, or other payroll positions Beacon Hill is recruiting for, please apply.Position Description: The Payroll Specialist, under the guidance of the Payroll Manager, is responsible for the administration of the day-to-day payroll operations and accuracy of the payroll system that delivers payroll on a bi-weekly basis. The Payroll Specialist will act as backup resource to other Payroll Specialists and perform related duties as required.Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): Consolidate timesheet information to ensure accuracy, including the review of pay codes, hours, and time away from work.Process and commit bi-weekly payroll to meet required deadlines.Set up and process garnishments, tax levies, support orders and wage assignments as appropriate.Understand Ceridian WFM system and Workday as a Processor Performs a wide variety of record keeping and payroll processing activitiesProvide support for ongoing payroll operational activitiesAnswer routine payroll and payroll tax related questions from team members and groupsAssist and prepare ad hoc requests Conduct research, and compile information for reports Regularly review current processes and procedures and make recommendations for improvements to SOP or systems to enhance performance and create efficiencies.Participate in efficiently carrying out the functions of the existing payroll processes while assisting with developing and testing new payroll processes and procedures when system and business requirements changeParticipate in various payroll audits as required by internal and external audit teamsResearch compliance issues, IRS laws and states laws, to provide recommendations for improved compliance on internal payroll and payroll tax processesParticipate in payroll projects, meetings, and opportunities as assignedJob Specifications:Experience with high volume, multi-state payroll environmentKnowledge of payroll related taxes and respective taxing agenciesRequired Education and Experience:Associate degree in a related field preferredThree (3) plus years of payroll experienceBasic knowledge of FLSA, Federal and State withholding requirementsKnowledge of payroll related taxes and the taxing agencies Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com . We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

The job duties include the following:1. Conduct specialized research and analysis of cutting-edge technologies and emerging trends in financial software, data and analytics, collaboration software, and frontier technology services utilizing startup databases including Pitchbook, CB Insights, and Crunchbase.2. Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel tools, including Excel macros, to perform technical analyses of potential investments within the broader landscape.3. Evaluate investment opportunities using due diligence processes to assess economic value and forecast future performance performing product analysis and roadmap using tools such as PowerBI.4. Analyze market potential for innovative technologies and develop comprehensive financial and valuation models using Excel and PowerPoint.5. Perform strategic and technical evaluations of portfolio companies using Excel, focusing on their financial situation, cash management, unit economics, efficiency, margin analysis, and long-term success and profitability potential.6. Utilize extensive financial metrics, including burn rate, customer acquisition costs, profits, and operating costs, to drive insightful decision-making and create robust investment theses based on up-to-date regulatory and competitive industry knowledge in Excel.7. Provide strategic guidance on competitive analysis to C-level executives at existing and prospective portfolio companies and provide support through utilizing tools such as GPT, Notion and Kmong.8. Deliver concise and compelling presentations and communicate research findings and analysis to the investment team using PowerPoint.9. Cultivate strong relationships with founders, investors, and the broader venture capital community, continuously expanding knowledge, and perspectives on emerging trends through primary research using Pitchbook, CB Insights, and Crunchbase.10. Utilize advanced financial modeling techniques and leverage insights from reputable sources including Pitchbook and Crunchbase to analyze quantitative and qualitative data, generating data-driven recommendations to optimize business operations and enhance investment performance.11. Assist portfolio companies in formulating strategies for successful product launches, scaling initiatives, and identification of operational efficiencies using business and financial analysis tools including Firstbase, Carta, Kmong and Mailchimp,12. Conduct analysis of startup capital needs, advising founders and the board on financial burdens utilizing legacy ERP/CRM applications such as DealCloud and identifying viable funding opportunities.13. Monitor market and economic developments across diverse industries, providing detailed reports assessing the financial and capital impacts of investments for the organization by collecting data from various sources and analyzing market data from software including Bloomberg, PowerBI.May Telecommute.Will travel approximately 10% of the time within the United States to engage with partners, further enhancing professional relationships and expanding networks.The position requires one (1) year of experience in the job offered or related. Experience must include:a. Conducting financial analysis using Excel.b. Use of PowerPoint, LinkedIn, Crunchbase and Pitchbook.c. Performing market analysis and research using Bloomberg and CB insights.d. Conducting competitor's analysis using CapitalIQ.e. Experience with Firstbase and Carta.f. Use of GPT, Notion and Kmong.g. Use of Legacy ERP software including DealCloud.Bachelor’s (or foreign educ. equiv.) Degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field.Please copy and paste your resume in the email body do not send attachments, we cannot open them and email them at candidates at placementservicesusa.com with reference #711179 in the subject line.Thank you.