Payroll Accountant
The Payroll Accountant is responsible for all payroll related tasks and the monthly reconciliation of health benefits billings. Furthermore, this position is responsible for preparing and positing journal entries, and assisting with month end close.
Some of the perks working as a Payroll Accountant:
- Supportive and Team Orientated Work Climate
- Professional Development
- Employee Referral Program
- Total rewards package
- Employee Assistance Program
A typical day in the life as a Payroll Accountant:
- Collecting, preparing and verifying payroll data
- Processing bi-weekly payroll, time allocations, and mapping to General Ledger
- Running internal and external HRIS reports; including payroll reconciliation
- Reviewing and recording all changes that affecting payroll
- Ensuring accuracy of payroll and compliance with government regulations
- Assisting all staff with payroll related questions and concerns
- Maintaining attendance records including personal time usage, hours worked, paid time off (PTO) and unpaid leaves of absence
- Preparing and posting journal entries to Great Plains software
- Analyzing and reconciling
What are we looking for?
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of client/participant (HIPAA), employee, and employer information
- Ability to cross train team members in area of HRIS expertise
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with other staff and the public in a courteous and effective manner
- Ability to demonstrate excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Knowledge and Experience with payroll software
- Knowledge of General Accounting Practice Principles (GAAP)and on-profit accounting practices
- General knowledge of payroll tax