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. Reporting Reports to: Lead Managerial Accountant Supports: Controller, Manager of Revenue and Reporting, Manager of Finance, and Lead Financial Accountant Directs: None Responsibilities 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 withholdings. 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 withholdings. 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 workpapers, 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. Education and Experience 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. Required Skills and Abilities 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. Physical Requirements Participation in SVEC job safety and training programs, relevant workshops, seminars and other SVEC sponsored courses and events. Must be able to use office equipment including telephone, computer, and other systems and related software in the performance of position responsibilities. Must be able and available, during any and all types of weather conditions, to work weekends, holidays, evenings and other times outside normal duty hours to assist in service restoration and other emergencies that may arise or when the workload demands. Must always maintain an operating telephone or personal communication device at his/her place of residence. Ability to contact the telephone or personal communication device must be made available to SVEC for the purpose of contacting the manager to conduct legitimate routine and/or emergency business. This position involves primarily inside work. Must be able to lift objects unassisted (up to 30 pounds). Some standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling to a minimal degree. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. #J-18808-Ljbffr