Payroll Accountant

Job description

Overview This position is responsible for performing payroll and labor related financial functions. The ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, while maintaining a strong attention to detail and accuracy is a must. This position will require interaction with all employee and management levels as well as frequent interaction with Human Resources, various agencies, and third-party providers. Some, but not all, specific tasks to be performed are as follows: - Perform quality checks on all data entry activity performed by the department’s financial clerks. - Audit and monitor all payroll activity related to internal transfers between pay groups. Calculate and process payoffs; ensure accuracy of pay and labor transactions. - Coordinate tax location code updates for employees entering and returning from extended work assignments. Coordinate wage and tax reversals as necessary. - Monitor and perform updates to multistate taxation related activity. - Evaluate monthly leave accrual activity for accuracy. Perform updates as necessary. Required: Preferred: - Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting - 2+ years of Payroll processing experience - Proficiency in Microsoft Ex...