Payroll Accountant

## Payroll Accountant Apply:
Hybrid:
Southfield, MI:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR100893
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* SUMMARY:

** Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager and in partnership with the Human Resource Department, the PACE Southeast Michigan (PACE SEMI) Payroll Accountant is responsible for the performance of a variety of functions related to processing and analyzing payroll.  
** SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:*
* * Process Bi-Weekly company payroll, including salaried, hourly and part-time employees.
* Process employee Garnishments, 401K
* Process payroll taxes (5500 Reporting)
* Process 1095C Reporting
* Employee Benefit vendor management
* Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
* Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies
* Prepare payroll journal entries and assist with month-end and year end close.
* Assist in calculating retroactive payments, bonuses, and commissions.
* Generate required payroll reports such as W2s, 1099s and quarterly filings.
* Collaborate with Human Resource department on employee compensation, new hires, terminations and benefit deductions.
* Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll.
* Stay current on changes in payroll laws and regulations.
* Prepare reports for the external financial and 401k audit.
* Maintain the payroll system.
* Other duties as assigned.  
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* KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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* * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an Accounting or Finance major required.
* Knowledge of computer programming to learn PACE SEMI’s financial system and voluminous governmental regulations.
* Visual ability required in the analysis of reports, contracts, and other documents.
* Manual dexterity required to prepare and tabulate data and write reports.
* Self-directed, flexible and committed to the team concept.
* Demonstrates teamwork, initiative and a willingness to learn.
* Maintains customer service skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
* Completes all annual, mandatory in-service training and screening, including but not limited to:
Infection Control, TB Testing, Flu Shot, Emergency Preparedness, HIPAA, Ergonomics and Participant Rights.
* Possesses the ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.
* Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined and summarized below:  + Communication  + Understanding  + Sensitivity  + Teamwork  + Ownership  + Motivation  + Excellence  + Respect  + Confidentiality  
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* WORKING CONDITIONS:

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* * An office setting which may require some local travel to other PACE centers.
* Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust or extreme temperatures.