Payroll Accountant-Intermediate

Job Description

Under general supervision, responsible for planning, organizing, and executing professional-level accounting tasks in connection with the maintenance and monitoring of financial operations. Performs a wide variety of accounting functions to include full cycle accounting practices.

Hyrbid schedule

Responsibilities

• Analyzes payroll reports and results, along with other team members, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Processes retroactive salary cost transfers based on requests received from departments.
• With supervision, ensures timely and accurate reporting of payroll tax obligations. Initiates payments for both federal and state tax withholdings and prepares monthly and quarterly state withholding tax reconciliations.
• Prepares for review and submission state withholding tax returns and assists with preparation of Federal 941quarterly tax returns.
• Maintains accounting integrity and financial security by following internal controls.
• Records and manages journal entries for state and federal taxes as well as other miscellaneous payroll liability accounts.
• Collaborates with department financial representatives to address payroll related inquires including payroll posting to general ledger accounts.
• Assists with preparation of various year end audit reconciliations and requests.
• Reports actions for decision-making purposes within the authority and scope of responsibilities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of full-cycle accounting principles, concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical ability requiring evaluation, originality and ingenuity.
• Ability to learn industry related management systems.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and complete tasks within deadlines.
• Sound time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in applicable software programs including Microsoft Office.

Educations

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance is required.

Experience

• Two (2) years related experience is required.
• Oracle or other payroll software experience preferred.