Accountant

Payroll Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Accountant to manage and process all aspects of municipal payroll operations. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting background, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer the village payroll process and system, in accordance with village policies, state and federal rules and regulations. Audit employee time entries; prepare, verify, and implement employee information, wage, status, withholding, and deduction changes. Acts as subject matter expert on all matters pertaining to the payroll system.
• Process payroll withholdings of taxes and benefits and ensure accurate distribution. Prepare and reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting including W-2 and W-3 preparation; 941 reporting; Florida Unemployment Wage Report; and Florida Department of Revenue reports.
• Provide various year-end payroll reporting for various agencies, insurance carriers, and department heads as requested.
• Works closely with all departments to coordinate payroll functions. Maintains spreadsheets to consolidate various information to reconcile to a consolidated general ledger. Proof payroll reports to ensure accuracy.
• Provide assistance to the Finance Director with reconciliation, journal entries, budget preparation, and various financial reports as needed.
• Update payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions, and saving deductions.
• Perform accounts payable functions as needed, including reviewing invoices and claims to be paid for accuracy and adherence to policy and procedures; coding claims for entry into the financial system; processing payments, and issuing checks as approved.
• Provide miscellaneous support and back-up to Finance staff as needed.
• Maintains documents and records associated with various business transactions including financial analyses, statements, and reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a closely related field; Master's preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years' experience in the field.
• Public-sector executive financial management experience is a plus.
• Tyler ERP Pro-10 experience is highly desirable.
• Principles and practices of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
• Laws, regulations, and procedures in payroll.
• Typical office computer systems and software with advanced skills with Excel; knowledge of Black Mountain Software is a plus.