Accounting Technician, Outsourced Finance & Accounting

BDO USA•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The Payroll Accounting Technician, Outsourced Finance & Accounting is responsible for supporting accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. This role performs payroll activities across the end-to-end pay cycle, and helps ensure payroll data integrity, strong controls, and a positive client experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma, required
1-3 years of payroll experience preferred
2+ years of customer service experience required
Experience working with tip reporting, multi-state payrolls, IRS letter responses, and garnishment calculations preferred
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and basic research skills
Strong data- entry skills
Must be detail oriented
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Capability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of payroll experience
Experience working with tip reporting
Experience working with multi-state payrolls
Experience working with IRS letter responses
Experience working with garnishment calculations

Responsibilities

Collects, compiles, and enters payroll data using appropriate software
Updates payroll records by entering changes including deductions, garnishments, and salary increases
Processes payroll by established deadlines
Interacts with client staff to gain information, documents and data necessary to complete assigned tasks
Communicates significant client issues to supervisor
Other duties as required