Payroll Accountant

Life Care Services • Des Moines, IA

1d • $48,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Payroll Accountant - Community is primarily responsible for processing payroll for our managed retirement community employees. The position will also handle benefit processing, assist with tax reporting, and with client billing. Experience is Everything: At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promise define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of the seniors. The Role: Responsible for the processing of bi-weekly retirement community payrolls. Maintain employee payroll and personnel records and information in Oracle, including address changes, taxation, compensation, deductions, wage garnishments, benefit changes, etc. Maintain federal, state, and local payroll tax records. Assist the Compliance team in reconciling tax accounts, reconciling annual reports, and preparing annual W-2’s. Understand and maintain client’s policies with PTO plans, holiday payment, shift differentials, etc. based upon the client’s handbook and policies while adhering the federal, state, and local regulations. Maintain employee assignment costing in the payroll system. Prepare costing reports for Corporate Accounting for preparing invoices to clients. Assist with client inquires including billing questions from the clients related to payroll and benefit expenses. Assist with payroll account reconciliations with the general ledger. Prepare various payroll reports for clients and management. Back-up to other Payroll Accountant positions.

Requirements

• 3 + years of payroll experience in a complex multi-state organization
• Knowledge of payroll laws and tax reporting regulations required
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and 10-key skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet all deadlines
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality with sensitive information
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with little supervision, taking initiative in tasks that need to be done and using good judgment in making routine decisions

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in accounting preferred
• Experience with Oracle HCM Cloud system preferred

Responsibilities

• processing of bi-weekly retirement community payrolls
• Maintain employee payroll and personnel records and information in Oracle, including address changes, taxation, compensation, deductions, wage garnishments, benefit changes, etc.
• Maintain federal, state, and local payroll tax records
• Assist the Compliance team in reconciling tax accounts, reconciling annual reports, and preparing annual W-2’s
• Understand and maintain client’s policies with PTO plans, holiday payment, shift differentials, etc. based upon the client’s handbook and policies while adhering the federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain employee assignment costing in the payroll system
• Prepare costing reports for Corporate Accounting for preparing invoices to clients
• Assist with client inquires including billing questions from the clients related to payroll and benefit expenses
• Assist with payroll account reconciliations with the general ledger
• Prepare various payroll reports for clients and management
• Back-up to other Payroll Accountant positions

Benefits

• Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time.
• We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match and paid parental leave.
• Charity and community involvement.
• Outstanding advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing career development.
• Onsite education opportunities, education assistance, and continuing education credits allow LCS employees to keep their knowledge of current industry changes relevant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees