Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accounting

1. Process hourly and salaried employee payroll:

* Ensure employee timesheet data is accurate and assist managers with staff timesheets as needed.

* Process bonuses, PTO payouts, retro pay, tax levies and other requests.

* Calculate, review and distribute employee pay bi-weekly.

* Prepare bi-weekly payroll summary, including cash activity, tax breakdown and 401k contribution detail.

* Manage company car mileage reporting.

1. Generate payroll and financial reports:

* Prepare monthly reports such as PTO & ESST accruals, salary data for profit sharing calculations, monthly overtime usage, payroll deductions by employe, etc.

* Prepare monthly payroll and benefit related statistics and enter in accounting software.

* Produce and distribute monthly labor distribution reports.

* Maintain payroll software set-up, system integrity and data accuracy

* Maintain and update payroll records for each employee.

* Administer year-end payroll activities, such as W-2 preparation.

General Ledger/Accounting Duties

• Reconcile payroll and fringe benefit general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries to the general ledger:
• PTO and ESST accrual
• Profit-sharing accrual
• Health and life insurance expenses
• Produce and coordinate distribution of quarterly departmental Operating Statements.

Miscellaneous duties.

• Prepare monthly MN State sales tax filing.
• Collect and submit data for annual 401k compliance, Cafeteria Plan nondiscrimination testing and annual Workers Compensation audit.

* Prepare year-end audit papers as assigned.

* Ensure compliance with regulations such as Federal Labor Standards Act, Federal Insurance Contributions Act, and Family Medical Leave Act.

* Monitor changes in payroll tax and labor regulations.

* Other miscellaneous projects and duties assigned.

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Education and Experience:

• Four-year accounting degree is preferred or two-year degree with direct comparable experience.
• Five years of payroll processing and general ledger accounting experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in payroll and accounting software systems, preferably UKG Ready and Sage Intacct.
• Strong understanding of federal and state payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Understanding of payroll accounting principles.
• Must have advanced Excel spreadsheet skills.
• Must be able to think through problems or processes with minimal assistance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Patient centered; strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Ability to work independently, exhibit mature judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost judgment and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.