Payroll​/General Accountant

Performs bookkeeping and accounting functions; performs related work as required. Under the supervision of the Controller, is responsible for various aspects of financial record keeping. Work involves the responsibility for processing payroll, payroll account reconciliations, contract vouchering, monitoring contract balances, preparation of various desk audits, and other related tasks.

Essential Duties:

* Process bi-weekly payroll.

* Prepares contract vouchers.

* Verifies medical and dental deductions and other related Insurance.

* Completes employment verifications and other state agency inquires.

* Reconciles payroll liability accounts.

* Prepares payroll deduction vouchers and reviews T&E expenses.

* Prepares and Enters Payroll Journal Entries.

* Filing.

* Prepares support for Bi-Weekly Federal drawdown.

* Ensures all payroll year-end adjustments and processes are complete.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Three (3) years of Payroll Experience.

* Entering of new hires, employee changes, voluntary deductions in the payroll system.

* Processing of manual checks, such as terminations and discrepancies. Prepare and process garnishments. Calculate new hire pay, termination pay, and any other required adjustments.

* Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledge of office procedures and equipment. Ability to interact well with others, accuracy, neatness. Must be detail-oriented and able to adhere to tight deadlines. The ability to multi-task is an asset, reliability and confidentiality is key for this position.

* Associate or bachelor's degree in business/accounting.

* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Pand ower Point

* Payroll Software, Proficient in ADP Workforce Now for Windows is a plus.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000 Annually

Benefits:

* Health Insurance

* Dental Insurance

* Life Insurance

* Vision Insurance

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Location:

Mount Vernon, NY

Benefit

Conditions:

A waiting period may apply