Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
Job Purpose:
The Payroll & Benefits Accountant is responsible for managing all aspects of the payroll and benefits processes.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process biweekly payroll.
- Review timesheets, wage computations, extra compensation, bonus requests, PTO changes, and other information to ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Manage benefit and withholding changes as dictated by employee requests and legal requirements.
- Reconcile all benefit bills and payroll liability accounts monthly and rectify discrepancies as needed.
- Submit federal and state payroll tax filings as needed and print and distribute W-2s,1099s, and 1095s annually.
- Stay current with tax and benefit changes that apply to payroll processes.
- Process employee reimbursement payments biweekly.
- Update and maintain budget and burden rate data.
- Plan and manage open enrollment.
- Advise and educate employees on benefits programs.
- Coordinate with benefit vendors to be sure file feeds between systems are maintained and accurate.
- Assist with administration of company 401(k) retirement plan.
- Administer leave policies, including PTO, Sick Leave and FMLA.
- Review payment of subcontractors.
- Calculate sales compensation and other bonus payments as needed.
- Prepare payroll related journal entries.
- Enter new employee payroll information and input pay changes into QuickBooks & ProjectIQ as needed.
- Conduct time entry training for new hires.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of benefits and payroll records and help ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Assist in other accounting and administrative tasks as needed to ensure efficient office operations.
*This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. *
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Fluent use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and QuickBooks
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles
- Advanced organizational skills
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of an Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or 2+ years of accounting experience
Preferred Characteristics:
- Ability to build effective relationships that are focused on integrity and trust
- An attitude of dedication to achieve professional success
- A focus on serving internal and external customers with respect, understanding, and empathy
- Ability and willingness to recognize the intrinsic value of every person
- Drive and curiosity to explore new technology and innovation for continued growth and improvement
Physical Abilities/Work Environment:
Includes but is not limited to the following:
- Typing, communicating effectively, analyzing data, and organization
- Viewing information on a computer screen and reading for significant lengths of time
- Working in a typical office environment