Payroll Accountant

SUMMARY: The Payroll/Staff Accountant reports to the Corporate Controller and is responsible for Payroll processing and assisting with general accounting duties as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:


* Payroll and Benefits
+ Prepares and processes computerized UKG payroll for US employees on a bi-weekly basis.
+ Maintains payroll records and ensures distribution of checks.
+ Reconciles payroll information as required by accounting per pay period and annual tracking.
+ Creates time and labor reports.
+ Processes vacation benefits and sick benefits by request and monitors availability of benefit.
+ Partners with HR staff in the benefits administration process to ensure all deductions are accurate and timely.
+ Monitors deductions for annual limits (401k, FSA, etc.).
+ Maintains all payroll records in an efficient, orderly and secure manner.
+ Reconciles monthly fringe benefits reports and provider billings.
+ Prepares and verifies all assigned Journal entries relating to payroll, benefits and deductions.

Reconciles entries and computer year-to-date figures in preparation for year end.
+ Reconciles payroll related general ledger accounts.



* Staff Accounting
+ Assists in month end close activities.
+ Reconciles general ledger accounts.
+ Ensures monthly reconciliation of accounts to subsidiary ledgers.
+ Monthly reconciliation of bank statements.
+ Records journal entries for recurring and miscellaneous transactions.
+ Assists in implementing new accounting systems and processes.



* Other Responsibilities
+ Assists in other support of the finance department such as filing, archiving, and ad-hoc reporting.

COMPETENCIES:


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


* Highly proficient with numbers and accounting spreadsheets.


* Highly proficient with third party payroll, including timekeeping systems.


* Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality.


* Ability to use PC and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word), Outlook.


* Ability to learn new software packages as necessary.


* Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.


* Ability to learn new duties and adjust to new situations within a reasonable amount of time.


* Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization (both inside and outside the company).

QUALIFICATIONS:


* BS/BA Accounting or equivalent


* Minimum 5 years payroll experience; manufacturing environment preferred


* UKG Pro and UTM experience


* Experience in a general ...