Education at Work

Payroll Accountant

Education at Work

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $68,000 - $72,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

C++ERP

About the role

  • Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Calculate and process employee benefits deductions, such as health insurance, 401(k) contributions, and other voluntary deductions.
  • Maintain and update records of payments under the company’s Educational Assistance Program and monitor for compliance with IRS regulations.
  • Administer onboarding of third-party payees and remittance instructions under the company’s EAP; research and troubleshoot uncashed or misdirected items and refunds of payments.
  • Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and deductions.
  • Assist with year-end payroll processes and audits.
  • Stay up-to-date on changes in payroll laws and regulations.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations for various balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  • Reconcile bank accounts and other financial statements.
  • Prepare financial reports and analyses as needed.
  • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as required.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
  • Assist with internal and external audits.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in both payroll processing and general accounting.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks Payroll, and Prism) and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and other Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
  • Experience with a specific ERP system relevant to our organization.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
payroll processinggeneral accountingpayroll softwareaccounting softwareMicrosoft ExcelGAAPfinancial reportingbudgetingforecastingreconciliation
Soft skills
attention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillstime managementcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsintegrityconfidentialityorganizational skillsadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)
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