Description

Company Overview

Shamrock Trading Corporation is the parent company for a family of brands in transportation services, finance and technology. Headquartered in Overland Park, KS, Shamrock has regularly been named “Best Places to Work” by the Kansas City Business Journal. We also have offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Laredo, Midland, Nashville and Phoenix.

With an average annual revenue growth of 25% over several decades, Shamrock’s success is attributed to three key factors: hiring the best people, cultivating long-term relationships with our customers and continually evolving in the marketplace.
ResponsibilitiesShamrock Trading Corporation is looking for a Corporate Accounting & Benefits Manager to join the team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review and ensure payroll data and changes are accurate and properly approved and reconciled
• Review 401k calculations for accuracy each payroll
• Update payroll reports, including headcount, comp, hours tracker, and state tax incentive job tracker
• Help manage state tax incentives, helping complete applications for new incentives, preparing quarterly and annual reports for existing incentives, reconciling payments, completing renewal applications
• Recalculate and prepare Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) distribution checks
• Prepare semi-annual census information
• Work with third party vendors to ensure the accuracy of 401k and ESOP administration and accounting
• Prepare documents and facilitate the annual audit of the 401k, ESOP, and Work Comp plans
• Calculate and track the annual bonus and discretionary contributions for accrual and payout
• Perform financial and general accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and Corporate policies
• Assist in the monthly financial closing process for all Shamrock companies
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare, enter, and post journal entries
• Provide detailed analysis and explanations of transactions
• Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts identifying and researching reconciling items
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and tax accountants
• Collaborate and work with team members from both Accounting and other departments
• Become knowledgeable in the systems used within the organization to become a resource for related issues, inquiries, and ad hoc reporting
• Gain understanding of the overall operations of Shamrock, and the role that each subsidiary plays in the Company
• Take on other tasks or projects to support corporate accounting
• Interact and provide support to other functional areas of the business to help achieve departmental goals
• Cross train on other duties to be a backup for other team members
• Additional accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting Finance (or related area)
• Two or more years of experience in a payroll and/or benefit plan accounting related role preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products, especially strong Microsoft Excel skills
• High energy and ability to multi-task
• Strong analytical skills and attention-to-detail
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and to manage time effectively
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Ability to draw upon experience/professional skepticism to quickly identify issues and develop effective courses of action
• Requires an ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of employees, managers, and customers
• Experience with ADP is a plus

Benefits Package

At Shamrock we hire bright, ambitious people and give them the tools they need to be successful. By investing in training and development, we hope to become a long-term career for employees, where there are always opportunities for advancement. Shamrock also offers a premier set of benefits for employees and their families:  

• Medical: Fully paid healthcare, dental and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive PTO, paid leave policies and eligibility for work from home opportunities after a 90 day introductory period
• Financial: Generous company 401(k) contributions and employee stock ownership after one year
• Wellness: Onsite gym, jogging trail and discounted membership to nearby fitness center

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