Payroll Accountant

Summary

Processes, posts, analyzes, and maintains in a timely manner accounting entries, ledgers, journals, and other financial information within the accounting department. Specialized areas include processing bi‑weekly payroll and handling all matters associated with a successful pay period. The payroll accountant will prepare payroll schedules, records, and contribute to various accounting and human resource tasks as requested. The successful applicant will have a general understanding of payroll laws, related taxes, and a general understanding of accounting.

• Reports to:
  
  Lead Managerial Accountant
• Supports:
  Controller, Manager of Revenue and Reporting, Manager of Finance, and Lead Financial Accountant
• Directs:
  None

• Prepare payroll schedules, records, and contribute to various accounting and human resources tasks as requested.
• Enter and verify employees’ information in the Cooperative's payroll system based on records from the Human Resources Department.
• Oversee the processing of employee paychecks on a bi‑weekly basis, calculating gross and net salaries considering time entry, approved pay rate, deductions, and with holdings.
• Process overtime pay, retroactive pay, and bonuses earned.
• Communicate with Supervisors regarding incomplete time entry records or employee time entry related questions.
• Monitor paid and unpaid leave balances including sick, vacation, and unexcused absences by collaborating with the Human Resources Department.
• Answer employee questions and communicate payroll related information.
• Remit payments for all payroll related employer and employee taxes and with holdings.
• Prepare accounting records and schedules for all payroll related activity.
• Collaborate with the Lead Managerial Accountant and Controller to continuously ensure a proper control environment is in place for payroll related information and securing payroll data.
• Reconcile benefit and withholding accounts to the general ledger.
• Remit payments for all benefit providers.
• Reconcile Accounts Receivable for retirees.
• Prepare audit work papers, answer auditor's questions, and assist with audits and employee benefit plan audits.
• Reconcile and close inventory monthly.
• Prepare inventory billings.
• Assist with physical inventory.
• Assist with request adds/removes to the driver list for the Fleet Fuel Cards.
• Prepare and maintain related journal entries.
• Assist in the reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Provide information and assistance as required to all departments.
• Assist in special projects as necessary.

• Associate degree in finance, accounting or related experience and/or training or equivalent.
• Training in data entry and computer operations including PC applications.
• Minimum 2 years progressive payroll experience required.
• Payroll experience with large organizations (200+ employees) preferred.

• Must be able to maintain professionalism and control under all circumstances.
• Has and maintains a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record and is able to operate SVEC vehicles.
• Must become and remain certified in CPR and first aid. Must also be skilled in the use of safety equipment.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word.
• Must be able to provide financial information by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparation of reports.
• Must be able to perform intermediate‑level accounting duties with ability to verify, balance, and adjust accounts.
• Perform recording‑keeping duties with a high degree of skill and accuracy.
• Possess effective techniques to research and access all sources necessary to fulfill position responsibilities.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality with regards to associate, member, and corporate information.
• Demonstrated ability to provide proactive and professional service to employees while assisting the Accounting Department in fulfilling its goals and objectives.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.

• Participation in SVEC job safety and training programs, relevant…