Payroll Accountant

Charleston Regional Aviation Authority•North Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Payroll Accountant prepares and helps maintain a complete set of financial records, processes complex accounting transactions, prepares ledger and sub-ledger adjustments, and performs or oversees reconciliations, reporting, and general-ledger audits. The role is primarily responsible for processing CCAA employee payroll on a bi-weekly basis in compliance with state and federal laws, as well as maintaining payroll-related reporting and files, including quarterly reports and retirement records. The position reports to the Director of Finance. The position also supports broader Finance Department accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, account reconciliations, revenue recording, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations. It uses Paylocity and NetSuite, among other office and accounting tools, and coordinates with internal and external contacts as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
Three years of experience in accounting, or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
Valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Enter and process bi-weekly payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other accounting items.
Reconcile and check documents for insurance providers, including BC/BC, Guardian, and PEBA; balance the payroll general ledger; prepare commission reports; and process TSA invoices and parking deposits.
Research, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll, timekeeping, and benefits issues; coordinate with Human Resources to address payroll and benefits concerns.
Create and distribute instructional materials related to payroll and accounting.
Maintain financial transaction records by overseeing, reviewing, and entering transaction details in the established accounting system; classify, code, and consolidate charges, rates, and related information.
Prepare and review journal entries for payroll, other transactions, and adjustments.
Reconcile accounts, including cash, liability, salary, and reimbursement accounts, to the general ledger, and reconcile financial information for Finance Department functions as needed.
Record monthly revenues, including rent, advertising, percentage-over-magazine revenue, and customer service and manual credit card receipts, using accounting software.
Maintain charts of accounts, fiscal information, files, and records relating to payroll and other assigned tasks.
Develop expertise in automated accounting and general-ledger systems, reporting applications, and special provisions, including Paylocity and NetSuite; prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Prepare reports, financial schedules, account summaries, and other information for external agencies; comply with applicable governmental accounting principles and federal, state, and local requirements; monitor legislation and advise management of needed actions.
Assist in identifying and maintaining sound internal accounting controls; apply established accounting controls and fund and special account procedures; stay current on GAAP and GASB compliance; and review accounting transactions processed by others for accuracy and proper coding, classification, and allocation.
Communicate with Airport Authority officials, supervisors, employees, clients, third-party service contractors, members of the public, and others to coordinate work, exchange information, review work status, or resolve problems.
Operate and maintain computer hardware and software, copiers, telephones, fax/copier equipment, and other office equipment; use computers and relevant word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, internet, and email software.
Review monthly investment statements and prepare and enter monthly journal entries in the accounting software.
Research and help prepare responses to FOIA requests and assist the Director of Finance with special projects as requested.