[Remote] Accounting Analyst – Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LanceSoft, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Analyst to perform accurate and timely reconciliations of payroll, tax, and timekeeping accounts. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure financial compliance and accuracy in labor cost reporting.ResponsibilitiesPerform monthly, quarterly, and year‑end reconciliations for payroll‑related general ledger accounts, including wages, taxes, deductions, labor accruals, and payroll clearing accountsReconcile timekeeping data from Oracle Maestro and Deltek Costpoint to ensure accurate labor reporting and alignment with payroll outputValidate tax postings, employer tax liabilities, and tax payments in coordination with the Payroll Analyst and external payroll tax service providersInvestigate and resolve variances between timekeeping, payroll, and general ledger transactions, documenting root causes and corrective actionsPartner closely with the Payroll Analyst and Time & Labor Analyst to ensure data integrity across systems and support accurate overtime, premium pay, job costing, and labor distributionReview journal entries related to payroll, taxes, and labor cost allocations for accuracy and completenessSupport Government Compliance by ensuring labor transactions meet cost accounting standards and are properly classified for government contract reportingAssist with month‑end and year‑end close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, and audit supportDevelop and maintain documentation, process flows, and reconciliation templates to strengthen internal controls and standardize processesGenerate reports and financial analyses to support audits, budgeting, compliance reviews, and operational decision‑makingParticipate in system updates, testing, and process improvement initiatives that impact payroll or labor accountingSkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably with exposure to payroll, labor accounting, or tax reconciliationStrong understanding of payroll accounting principles, labor cost allocation, and general ledger processesAdvanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and reconcile large data setsStrong analytical thinking, problem‑solving abilities, and attention to detailAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teamsExcellent organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlinesFamiliarity with Oracle Maestro and/or Deltek Costpoint preferredExperience supporting multistate payroll environmentsExposure to government contracting, cost accounting standards (CAS), or DCAA‑related complianceExperience with audit support and internal control documentationKnowledge of payroll tax principles and reporting cyclesCompany OverviewEstablished in 2000, LanceSoft is a pioneer in delivering top-notch Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to a diverse clientele. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.lancesoft.com/.