Senior Project Analyst - PEOPLEASE, LLC

Position Summary

Peoplease is a leading Professional Employer Organization providing solutions to small and medium size businesses in the blue and gray-collar industries. We transform and enable our clients and partners to achieve their aspirations by providing world-class service, support and administrative solutions in the areas of payroll, human resources, benefits and risk management. At Peoplease, we are connected as People, creating a culture of inclusion & belonging, where Engagement, Integrity, Tenacity, Curiosity, Happy, and Service obsesses is who we are, who we’ve always been, and continue to be the mindset that guides us to improve every day.

The Company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Analyst to join the team. In this key role, the Senior Project Analyst will oversee multiple special projects within the accounting department in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, reporting directly to the Controller.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting and finance background, with an in-depth understanding of GAAP compliance. They should be proactive, detail-oriented, able to work independently, and possess strong analytical skills. In collaboration with the Accounting Manager, leading financial and ESAC audits and managing various projects while adhering to specified timelines. This position handles complex reconciliations, including cash reconciliations, while identifying and implementing process improvements and internal controls. The Senior Project Analyst should excel at managing multiple projects, prioritizing deadlines, and effectively communicating and coordinating with the Accounting & Finance team, regional teams, senior management, and third-party administrators.

Candidates must be self-motivated and capable of working effectively as a remote employee within a distributed team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Ensure the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions in line with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Conduct bank and other complex account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies through process improvements.
• Participate in month-end close activities to ensure timely completion.
• Review financial reports and trend analyses, addressing any anomalies or discrepancies.
• Collaborate on managing financial and ESAC audits.
•  Lead the development of written standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all critical processes.
• Serve as the primary backup for commission processing.
• Lead special projects and perform additional duties as needed.
• Assist in researching technical accounting guidance for routine to complex issues.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• +5 years of senior-level experience in accounting/finance
• Professional Employer Organization (PEO) experience preferred.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience in financial reporting software (Sage Intaact preferred)
• Strong technical proficiency working in complex systems.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position will be working primarily indoors and some of the time in an outdoor environment. From this movement, the employee will encounter varying temperatures. Normal auto and air travel hazards will apply.