Payroll Accountant

Connecticut Water Service, Inc.

35d • $28 - $60

About The Position

H2O America is actively seeking talented, driven and effective applicants for the position of Payroll Accountant to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. H2O America is the parent organization of the following subsidiary companies: San Jose Water, Connecticut Water, Maine Water, and Texas Water. We sustain life by delivering high-quality water and exceptional service while investing in the health and vitality of the communities we serve. Under the general direction of the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Accountant is responsible for the payroll functions of the organization, ensuring payment is process accurately, timely, and in compliance with government regulations, and perform related work as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skill in the preparation and processing of payroll and related activities.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and labor regulations and reporting requirements.
• Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley internal control compliance.
• Knowledge of accounting information systems, and ability to handle complex accounting and financial data.
• Ability to review, analyze and reconcile journals and legal documents. Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting and accounting regulations.
• Organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines. Ability to multitask and deliver results under challenging circumstances while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Good written and oral communication skills. Well organized and detail oriented.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or another related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in processing payroll.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional preferred.
• Diversified experience with financial accounting systems, particularly ADP Workforce Now, JD Edwards Enterprise One, Power Plant, Insight, and FloQast is desirable.
• Experience managing payroll in a union environment highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Primary duties include all activities necessary to process bi-weekly and monthly multi-State payrolls through ADP Workforce Now for salaried and hourly employees; including maintenance of employee records, auditing employee payroll data and hours, process timecard corrections, and calculate termination payments.
• Administration of electronic timekeeping, filing reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, updating procedures, and preparing special reports for management.
• Prepares journal entries and assists in month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Posts, balances, and reconciles the general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
• Review and reconciliation of quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting, including W-2 processing.
• Resolve and respond to any pay issues and/or questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide records and documentation to auditors, management, or regulators as needed.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures, ensures compliance with established policies and procedures, and makes recommendations for changes and improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees