The Payroll Accountant will be responsible for processing payroll for our staff and faculty including exempt and non-exempt employees, as well as creating and maintaining payroll reports/records, and handling employee inquiries on all payroll-related matters. The Payroll Accountant will also be responsible for the reconciliation of bi-weekly payroll journal entries, posting and reconciling payroll cash entries, and reconciliation of all outstanding payroll items at month-end.
Primary remote position that may require some in office expectations up to twice a month.
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Working with Human Resources departments to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws
Maintaining and protecting confidential payroll data
Processing requests for wage garnishments and other deductions as needed
Creating and analyzing reports utilizing internal HRIS database, Workday
Providing excellent customer support and troubleshooting employee questions as it pertains to the payroll process
General Ledger (GL) journal entry creation and posting; GL and cash account review, maintenance and analysis, and reconciliations
Reconciliation of outstanding payroll items at month-end as well as monthly garnishment reconciliation
Periodic and quarterly tax reconciliation
Performing other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Superior communication and customer service skills
Ability to ensure accuracy is achieved in all aspects of work; strong attention to detail
Commitment to confidentiality and integrity exhibited at all times
Comfortable partnering with the other members of the Payroll/Accounting team and members of the Human resources department
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge and understanding of wage and hour laws and federal, state and local taxation required
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area required, including but not limited to Accounting, Business, Finance, Human Resources, etc. (experience to be considered in lieu of education requirements)
Experience:
1-3 years of combined payroll processing and accounting experience; accounting experience must include general ledger (GL)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Excel required
Experience utilizing a payroll system or HRIS; Workday (HRIS) is a plus
Working Conditions:
Ability to complete sedentary work for extended periods of time
Ability to operate office equipment including laptop, personal computer, phone, etc.
Ability to meet travel requirements (up to 10%)
Compensation & BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $55,000 - 60,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.
