3-5+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) or equivalent professional services firm background Hands-on expertise in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger accounting Month-end and year-end close process participation and support Payroll accounting experience - including processing, reconciliation, tax compliance, and payroll-to-GL accounting Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and audit-ready mindset Experience with Deltek a plus Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiency Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Demonstrated process improvement mindset - ability to identify inefficiencies and propose automation solutions Growth mindset and leadership potential - ready to step into a manager role with mentorship. Oversee all payroll processing, tax withholding, and compliance using BambooHR platform Manage payroll reconciliations, tax filings, and general ledger accounting Maintain payroll records, I-9 documentation, and employee tax files Ensure timely and accurate reporting to third parties (payroll providers, tax agencies) Stay current on payroll regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments.