Payroll Accountant

The Payroll Accountant will primarily be assisting with the daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll tax payment and reporting process. Other responsibilities will include:

• Bank reconciliations for various Werner bank accounts
• Assisting with recording escheatment checks to the general ledger for proper tracking
• Assisting with recording monthly tax payment activity to the general ledger
• Weekly/monthly reporting of tractor statistics
• Monthly reporting of Driver Turnover
• Tracking various non-cash taxable fringe benefits for inclusion as reportable wages.
• Assisting with weekly self-funded Health and Dental Claims reimbursements
• Reconciling various general ledger accounts associated with payroll tax liabilities.

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, in a related field of study or equivalent experience.
• One to two years of accounting/financial reporting experience preferred.
• One to two years PC (Windows preferred) and spreadsheet (Excel) experience preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
  Good organizational and self review skills with the ability to be detail oriented and have a strong sense of accuracy.
• Skill in working with a personal computer, including large spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting procedures.

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.